Ka'ohao Public Charter School

Charter School 328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ka'ohao Public Charter School, located in Kailua on the island of O‘ahu, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to a "whole-child" educational philosophy, which emphasizes hands-on, project-based learning and the development of strong social-emotional skills. By fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, Ka'ohao aims to cultivate critical thinkers who are not only academically proficient but also compassionate and responsible citizens.

Central to the school's identity is its integration of Hawaiian culture, values, and local environment into the daily curriculum. Ka'ohao places a significant focus on place-based education, encouraging students to engage with their surroundings and understand their role within the community. Through small class sizes and a personalized approach to instruction, the school provides a supportive learning environment designed to meet individual student needs while preparing them for successful transitions to high school and beyond.

328

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	47
Black	1
Asian	12
Two or More	67
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	15

White
185 (56.4 %)
Two or More
67 (20.4 %)
Hispanic
47 (14.3 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (4.6 %)
Asian
12 (3.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)266-7844
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	47.6%
Male	172	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)