MAILI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Maili Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Waianae, HI with about 827 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, Maili Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Maili Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal community of Waianae on the island of Oahu. Serving students from kindergarten through grade six, the school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education’s Nanakuli-Waianae Complex Area. The school is deeply rooted in its local community, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the cultural values inherent to the Waianae region.

The school is known for its efforts to foster student engagement through various enrichment programs and a commitment to inclusivity. Like many schools in the area, Maili Elementary places a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student population, which often includes a high percentage of Native Hawaiian students. By integrating community-based learning and utilizing the natural resources of the Leeward Coast, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-centered educational experience.

For more information, contact Maili Elementary School at (808) 697-7150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.