Ala Wai Elementary School

356 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ala Wai Elementary School, located in the McCully-Moiliili area of Honolulu, serves a diverse urban student population in the heart of Hawaii’s capital. As a public institution, the school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that caters to students from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. It places a strong emphasis on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the Hawaii Department of Education system.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ala Wai Elementary is deeply integrated into its local community, often reflecting the unique multicultural tapestry of Honolulu. The school prioritizes fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families to ensure student success. By utilizing its convenient urban location, the school often incorporates place-based learning opportunities, allowing students to engage with the history and environment of Oahu while working toward achieving state and federal academic standards.

356

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ala Wai Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	28
Black	2
Asian	105
Two or More	68
Pacific Islander	139

Pacific Islander
139 (39.0 %)
Asian
105 (29.5 %)
Two or More
68 (19.1 %)
Hispanic
28 (7.9 %)
White
14 (3.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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)973-0070
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 7

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ala Wai Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ala Wai Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	43.5%
Male	201	56.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)