KEAAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Keaau Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Keaau, HI with about 875 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 48 teachers, Keaau Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Keaau Elementary School is a public school located in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawaii. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply rooted in the local community of Keaau. It operates under the Hawaii State Department of Education and is committed to providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with the unique cultural values and traditions of Hawaii. The school’s environment is designed to foster a supportive learning space where students can develop their social, emotional, and intellectual skills in preparation for middle school and beyond.

The school is notable for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its focus on promoting positive behavioral interventions to ensure a safe and welcoming campus. As part of a growing residential area, Keaau Elementary plays a central role in the lives of local families, often serving as a hub for community engagement and extracurricular activities. By emphasizing collaboration between teachers, students, and parents, the school strives to empower its learners to become contributing members of their local community and the broader global society.

For more information, contact Keaau Elementary School at (808) 982-4210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.