Kahului Elementary School

848 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kahului Elementary School, located in the heart of Maui, serves a diverse student population in a vibrant, community-focused setting. As part of the Hawaii Department of Education, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and cultural appreciation. The faculty focuses on meeting the individual needs of their students through a curriculum designed to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond, often integrating local Hawaiian values and perspectives into their daily lessons.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the Kahului community, fostering strong partnerships with families and local organizations. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Kahului Elementary utilizes various enrichment programs and student support services to ensure that every child—regardless of their background—has the opportunity to thrive. The school serves as a foundational pillar in the region, striving to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative space where students can build the skills and confidence necessary to become lifelong learners.

848

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kahului Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	123
Black	3
Asian	452
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	200

Asian
452 (53.3 %)
Pacific Islander
200 (23.6 %)
Hispanic
123 (14.5 %)
Two or More
46 (5.4 %)
White
24 (2.8 %)
Black
3 (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)873-3055
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	343
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	131

* 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 16

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 129

Grade 5 162