Kapunahala Elementary School

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kapunahala Elementary School is a public school located in the windward community of Kaneohe, Oahu, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Hawaii Department of Education’s Castle-Kahuku Complex Area, the school is situated in a lush, residential setting at the base of the Ko?olau mountain range. It is well-regarded for its emphasis on creating a nurturing, "family-style" environment where staff focus on the holistic development of students, balancing academic rigor with social-emotional growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Kaneohe community and places a strong emphasis on Hawaiian values and culture, often incorporating place-based learning into its curriculum. Kapunahala is known for its active parent and community involvement, which supports a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and students, the school strives to prepare its learners to be responsible, resilient, and academically prepared citizens within the broader Hawaii community.

456

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kapunahala Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	97
Asian	66
Two or More	137
Pacific Islander	150

Pacific Islander
150 (32.9 %)
Two or More
137 (30.0 %)
Hispanic
97 (21.3 %)
Asian
66 (14.5 %)
White
6 (1.3 %)

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)233-5650
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 10

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kapunahala Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	72
Grade 6	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kapunahala Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	46.3%
Male	245	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)