Kauluwela Elementary School

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kauluwela Elementary School, located in the historic Aala neighborhood of Honolulu, serves a diverse urban community with a focus on fostering academic growth and cultural connection. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply rooted in its local surroundings, working to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its students. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while integrating programs that encourage social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Kauluwela Elementary is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining a strong connection to Hawaii’s cultural identity. By cultivating partnerships with families and local organizations, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing campus culture. With its central location near downtown Honolulu, the school serves as a vital neighborhood hub, dedicated to empowering its students to become responsible, lifelong learners who contribute positively to their community.

455

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kauluwela Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	48
Black	2
Asian	88
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	270

Pacific Islander
270 (59.3 %)
Asian
88 (19.3 %)
Hispanic
48 (10.5 %)
Two or More
40 (8.8 %)
White
7 (1.5 %)
Black
2 (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)587-4447
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 63

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kauluwela Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	70

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kauluwela Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	47.5%
Male	239	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)