Palolo Elementary School

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palolo Elementary School, located in the heart of the Palolo Valley in Honolulu, serves a diverse student body as part of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Situated at the base of the Ko?olau mountains, the school plays a vital role in its residential neighborhood, fostering a tight-knit educational community. The campus is known for its commitment to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, cultural appreciation, and the development of strong character values among its students.

The school places a significant focus on holistic education, integrating traditional academics with programs designed to meet the unique socio-emotional needs of its students. By leveraging its location within a historic valley, Palolo Elementary often encourages place-based learning, connecting students to their local environment and community history. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the transition to middle school by maintaining high expectations and encouraging active parental and community involvement.

272

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palolo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	25
Asian	7
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	220

Pacific Islander
220 (80.9 %)
Hispanic
25 (9.2 %)
Two or More
19 (7.0 %)
Asian
7 (2.6 %)
White
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)733-4700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 35

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Palolo Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Palolo Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	138	50.7%
Male	134	49.3%

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