Keaukaha Elementary School

369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Keaukaha Elementary School, located in the coastal community of Hilo, Hawaii, is a public school that serves as a cornerstone of its local neighborhood. Known for its strong emphasis on community and cultural connection, the school integrates the unique history and values of the Keaukaha area into its educational environment. It provides a foundational learning experience for students in grades PK through 5, focusing on academic growth while fostering a sense of belonging and "ohana" (family) among its diverse student body.

The school is notable for its commitment to Hawaiian culture and place-based learning, often encouraging students to engage with their surroundings and local traditions. As part of the Hawaii Department of Education, Keaukaha Elementary works to balance rigorous curriculum standards with support services that address the holistic needs of its students. By maintaining a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in preparing its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while honoring the legacy and identity of the Hilo community.

369

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keaukaha Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	111
Asian	2
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	208

Pacific Islander
208 (56.4 %)
Hispanic
111 (30.1 %)
Two or More
44 (11.9 %)
White
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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)974-4181
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 36

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Keaukaha Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	66
Grade 6	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Keaukaha Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	44.2%
Male	206	55.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS

Hawaii Department of Education

Charter School 460 Students

16-120 Opukahaia St
Keaau, HI 96749 (8.5 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th