HONOWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Honowai Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Waipahu, HI with about 659 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 44 teachers, Honowai 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.

Honowai Elementary School, located in the heart of Waipahu, Hawaii, serves a diverse community of students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply rooted in the local Waipahu culture and focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while promoting the core values of respect, responsibility, and safety, aiming to prepare its students to be productive and contributing members of their community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Honowai Elementary is known for its commitment to holistic development, often integrating social-emotional learning with traditional academics. The school works closely with families and the surrounding neighborhood to provide a stable, nurturing foundation for its students. By leveraging its location in a historic sugar plantation town, Honowai strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while honoring the diverse heritage of their island home.

For more information, contact Honowai Elementary School at (808) 675-0165 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.