Haiku Elementary School

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Haiku Elementary School, located on the northern coast of Maui, serves as a central hub for the close-knit community of Haiku. Situated at 105 Pauwela Road, the school reflects the unique character of its rural, lush surroundings. It caters to students in grades K-5 and is known for fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong social connections among its student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Maui culture, often incorporating the values of "aloha" and community stewardship into its educational approach. By leveraging its scenic location and a dedicated staff, Haiku Elementary provides a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both their studies and their natural environment. As a key educational institution in the region, it remains committed to preparing its young learners for success while maintaining the distinct spirit of the Haiku community.

341

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Haiku Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	71
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	60
Pacific Islander	47

White
160 (46.9 %)
Hispanic
71 (20.8 %)
Two or More
60 (17.6 %)
Pacific Islander
47 (13.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)575-3000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 60