Kahakai Elementary School

76-147 Royal Poinciana Dr
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

581 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kahakai Elementary School, located in the heart of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, serves a diverse student population from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local Kona community and focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. Its mission emphasizes academic excellence alongside the development of the "whole child," encouraging students to become responsible, life-long learners who contribute positively to their island home.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to integrating Hawaiian culture and values into its curriculum, helping students maintain a strong connection to their local heritage. Beyond core academics, Kahakai Elementary offers a variety of programs designed to promote social-emotional growth, physical fitness, and creative expression. By leveraging its beautiful coastal setting and active parental involvement, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are empowered to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world while staying grounded in the spirit of *aloha*.

581

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kahakai Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	138
Asian	67
Two or More	129
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	174

Pacific Islander
174 (29.9 %)
Hispanic
138 (23.8 %)
Two or More
129 (22.2 %)
White
70 (12.0 %)
Asian
67 (11.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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)327-4313
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 9

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 105