Kaumana Elementary School

240 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kaumana Elementary School, located in Hilo on the island of Hawaii, serves students from kindergarten through grade 5. Situated along the scenic Kaumana Drive, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a nurturing, student-centered environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school follows state standards while incorporating the unique cultural values and spirit of the Big Island into its daily curriculum.

Beyond core academics, Kaumana Elementary is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive school climate. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families, encouraging parent involvement to help students succeed. With a focus on preparing children for middle school and beyond, the school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body, ensuring that every child is supported in a safe and inclusive educational setting.

240

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kaumana Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	89
Black	1
Asian	10
Two or More	66
Pacific Islander	62

Hispanic
89 (37.1 %)
Two or More
66 (27.5 %)
Pacific Islander
62 (25.8 %)
White
12 (5.0 %)
Asian
10 (4.2 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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)974-4190
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	107
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 5

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kaumana Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	28
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	28
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kaumana Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	126	52.5%
Male	114	47.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

Na Wai Ola - PCS

Hawaii Department of Education

Charter School 96 Students

18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771 (9.6 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th