Maemae Elementary School

657 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Maemae Elementary School, located in the Nu‘uanu Valley of Honolulu, is a well-regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is known for fostering a supportive community environment while maintaining a focus on academic achievement. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, often integrated with programs that encourage critical thinking and personal responsibility.

The school is deeply connected to the cultural and historical character of the Nu‘uanu area. Maemae Elementary prides itself on a strong partnership between faculty, staff, and families, creating a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being. With a commitment to preparing students for future success in intermediate school and beyond, the school focuses on creating a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous academics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

657

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maemae Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	63
Asian	323
Two or More	182
Pacific Islander	78

Asian
323 (49.2 %)
Two or More
182 (27.7 %)
Pacific Islander
78 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
63 (9.6 %)
White
11 (1.7 %)

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)595-5400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 4

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Maemae Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	123
Grade 3	104
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Maemae Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	316	48.1%
Male	341	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)