PUU KUKUI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Puu Kukui Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Wailuku, HI with about 789 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Puu Kukui 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.
Puu Kukui Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Kehalani in Wailuku, Maui, serves as a central hub for learning in the region. Since opening its doors in 2013, the school has established itself as a modern educational facility designed to meet the needs of a growing population in Central Maui. The school is named after the highest peak in the West Maui Mountains, reflecting a deep connection to the local landscape and the cultural heritage of the area.
Academically, the school is known for its commitment to high standards and the integration of technology into the classroom, aiming to prepare students for success in a global society. Beyond the standard curriculum, Puu Kukui emphasizes character development and community involvement, encouraging students to be responsible and contributing members of their neighborhood. With its scenic location and focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, the school remains a prominent institution for elementary education in Wailuku.
For more information, contact Puu Kukui Elementary School at (808) 727-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 727-3000
PUU KUKUI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Wailuku, HI with about 789 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Hawaii
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawaii Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 789
- Teachers:
- 43
- 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
* 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 789 students
- Two or more races
- 31.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 21.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.5%
- Asian
- 18.4%
- White
- 8.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.