Moanalua Elementary School

671 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Moanalua Elementary School, located in the Salt Lake area of Honolulu, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between students, staff, and families. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students to become responsible and engaged citizens in an evolving society.

Beyond academics, Moanalua Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school community often highlights its "Menehune" pride, promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and kindness throughout the campus. By offering various extracurricular activities and maintaining an active Parent-Teacher Association, the school creates a nurturing atmosphere that values the cultural diversity and unique spirit of Hawaii, ensuring that every student feels a sense of belonging while pursuing their educational goals.

671

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Moanalua Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	89
Black	16
Asian	305
Two or More	167
Pacific Islander	51

Asian
305 (45.5 %)
Two or More
167 (24.9 %)
Hispanic
89 (13.3 %)
Pacific Islander
51 (7.6 %)
White
43 (6.4 %)
Black
16 (2.4 %)

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)831-7878
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Moanalua Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	96
Grade 6	107

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Moanalua Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	324	48.3%
Male	347	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)