QUEEN KAAHUMANU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Queen Kaahumanu 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 526 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 36 teachers, Queen Kaahumanu 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.

Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School, located on Kinau Street in Honolulu, is a public school serving a diverse urban population in the heart of the city. Named after Queen Ka?ahumanu, the influential wife of King Kamehameha I, the school carries a rich historical legacy and maintains strong ties to the cultural heritage of Hawaii. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, offering a foundational educational experience within the Hawaii State Department of Education system.

The school is well-known for its welcoming community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment for a multi-ethnic student body. Beyond standard core academics, the school emphasizes character development and cultural enrichment, often integrating local Hawaiian values into its curriculum. Its central location makes it a vital hub for neighborhood families, and it continuously strives to balance traditional teaching methods with modern educational strategies to prepare its students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School at (808) 587-4414 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.