Lihikai Elementary School

723 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lihikai Elementary School, located in the heart of Kahului, Maui, serves as a central hub for the local community’s primary education. Situated on South Papa Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the suburban landscape of Kahului, providing a diverse learning environment for students in grades PK through 5. As a public institution within the Hawaii State Department of Education, Lihikai is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on inclusivity and community engagement, reflecting the unique cultural heritage of Maui. Beyond its core curriculum, Lihikai provides various resources aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body, including specialized instructional support and programs designed to help students thrive in a changing global landscape. With its dedicated staff and active parent-teacher involvement, Lihikai Elementary continues to play a vital role in preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

723

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lihikai Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	120
Black	1
Asian	309
Two or More	80
Pacific Islander	199

Asian
309 (42.7 %)
Pacific Islander
199 (27.5 %)
Hispanic
120 (16.6 %)
Two or More
80 (11.1 %)
White
14 (1.9 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

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)873-3033
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	723
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 91

Grade 1 121

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 146

Grade 5 123