NUUANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Nuuanu Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Honolulu, HI with about 370 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Nuuanu Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Nuuanu Elementary School is a public school located in the historic Nuuanu Valley of Honolulu, Hawaii. Serving students from kindergarten through grade five, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. Its location, nestled in a quiet, residential neighborhood near the foothills of the Koolau Mountains, provides a serene environment that encourages focused learning and engagement.

The school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic subjects and the development of the whole child. With a curriculum designed to meet Hawaii’s educational standards, Nuuanu Elementary focuses on critical thinking, literacy, and community responsibility. The school prides itself on its close-knit culture, often highlighting the active involvement of parents and local community members, which helps to create a collaborative and nurturing environment for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Nuuanu Elementary School at (808) 595-5422 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3055 Puiwa Ln
Honolulu, HI 96817
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NUUANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Honolulu, HI with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Hawaii

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
370
Teachers:
23
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 370 students

Asian
42.7%
Two or more races
30.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
11.4%
Hispanic/Latino
10.5%
White
4.6%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.