Aina Haina Elementary School

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Aina Haina Elementary School, located in the lush East Honolulu neighborhood of Hawaii Kai, serves as a cornerstone of its community. Situated along West Hind Drive, the school caters to a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the unique cultural values of Hawaii. The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, often integrating place-based learning that connects students to the local environment and the history of the island.

Beyond academics, Aina Haina Elementary is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school benefits from an active PTA and a supportive neighborhood network, which contribute to a welcoming campus atmosphere. By balancing traditional curriculum standards with programs that promote social-emotional growth and community responsibility, Aina Haina strives to prepare its students to become conscientious and successful citizens within the broader Honolulu community.

379

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aina Haina Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	47
Asian	141
Two or More	133
Pacific Islander	24

Asian
141 (37.2 %)
Two or More
133 (35.1 %)
Hispanic
47 (12.4 %)
White
34 (9.0 %)
Pacific Islander
24 (6.3 %)

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)377-2419
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 50

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Aina Haina Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Aina Haina Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	157	41.4%
Male	222	58.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)