KAALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kaala Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Wahiawa, HI with about 411 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 29 teachers, Kaala 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.

Kaala Elementary School, located in Wahiawa, Hawaii, serves a diverse student population in the heart of central Oahu. As a public institution within the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local military and civilian community. Its location near several major military installations means that a significant portion of its student body consists of children from military families, fostering a unique, transient, and multicultural environment that emphasizes adaptability and inclusivity.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded academic foundation while fostering a supportive social-emotional environment. Kaala Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and character development, often utilizing its Hawaiian setting to integrate place-based learning into its curriculum. By focusing on student-centered instruction and collaboration between staff, parents, and the local Wahiawa community, the school strives to prepare its students to be resilient, lifelong learners who are connected to both their immediate neighborhood and the broader world.

For more information, contact Kaala Elementary School at (808) 622-6366 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.