Pomaikai Elementary School

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pomaikai Elementary School, located in Kahului, Maui, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school places a strong emphasis on integrating the arts into its curriculum. As an "Arts-Integrated" school, Pomaikai utilizes creative expression as a core teaching strategy to help students grasp complex concepts, boost engagement, and foster critical thinking skills across all subject areas.

Beyond its academic focus, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and values Hawaiian culture and values. Pomaikai fosters a collaborative environment where teachers, staff, and families work together to support the social and emotional well-being of its students. With its modern campus and dedicated faculty, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares young learners to be thoughtful, creative, and responsible members of the community.

518

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pomaikai Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	101
Black	3
Asian	121
Two or More	159
Pacific Islander	58

Two or More
159 (30.7 %)
Asian
121 (23.4 %)
Hispanic
101 (19.5 %)
White
76 (14.7 %)
Pacific Islander
58 (11.2 %)
Black
3 (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)876-7610
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 8

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 93