Pauoa Elementary School

371 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pauoa Elementary School, located in the historic Pauoa Valley of Honolulu, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Situated against the lush backdrop of the Koolau Mountains, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and emphasizes a supportive, neighborhood-focused learning environment. As part of the Hawaii Department of Education, it follows the state’s rigorous academic standards while fostering a culture that encourages student curiosity, character development, and academic achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pauoa Elementary is known for its commitment to holistic education, often integrating Hawaiian culture and values into its daily school life. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students have the resources they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By focusing on a collaborative atmosphere and student-centered instruction, the school strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

371

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pauoa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	68
Asian	107
Two or More	81
Pacific Islander	104

Asian
107 (28.8 %)
Pacific Islander
104 (28.0 %)
Two or More
81 (21.8 %)
Hispanic
68 (18.3 %)
White
11 (3.0 %)

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)587-4500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 8

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pauoa Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pauoa Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	170	45.8%
Male	201	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)