ALA WAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ala Wai Elementary School, located in the McCully-Moiliili area of Honolulu, serves a diverse urban student population in the heart of Hawaii’s capital. As a public institution, the school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that caters to students from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. It places a strong emphasis on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the Hawaii Department of Education system.
Beyond its core curriculum, Ala Wai Elementary is deeply integrated into its local community, often reflecting the unique multicultural tapestry of Honolulu. The school prioritizes fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families to ensure student success. By utilizing its convenient urban location, the school often incorporates place-based learning opportunities, allowing students to engage with the history and environment of Oahu while working toward achieving state and federal academic standards.
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0070
ALA WAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Honolulu, HI with about 384 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Hawaii
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawaii Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 384
- Teachers:
- 24
- 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
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 384 students
- Asian
- 33.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 30.2%
- Two or more races
- 21.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.5%
- White
- 2.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 41.4%
- Male
- 58.6%
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.