KALIHI KAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kalihi Kai Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Honolulu, HI with about 551 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 41 teachers, Kalihi Kai Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Kalihi Kai Elementary School, located in the historic Kalihi district of Honolulu, is a public school serving a diverse community of students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into its urban neighborhood, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that values cultural heritage. The school is known for its commitment to fostering academic growth while addressing the specific social and emotional needs of its student population, many of whom come from multilingual and immigrant backgrounds.

The school’s mission focuses on preparing students for lifelong learning through a curriculum that balances core academics with character development. By leveraging its location in Honolulu, Kalihi Kai often incorporates place-based learning into its instruction, helping students connect their studies to the surrounding community and local culture. With a dedicated staff and a variety of support programs, the school strives to provide a stable, inclusive foundation for all its students, aiming to close achievement gaps and promote equity in education.

For more information, contact Kalihi Kai Elementary School at (808) 832-3322 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.