Puohala Elementary School

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Puohala 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 State 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. The school environment is deeply rooted in the local culture, often emphasizing Hawaiian values and place-based learning to connect students to the history and natural beauty of the Kaneohe region.

As a neighborhood school, Puohala Elementary focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive educational experience that balances core academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community and partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Puohala aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond, all while honoring the unique identity of their community.

319

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Puohala Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	82
Asian	20
Two or More	65
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	143

Pacific Islander
143 (44.8 %)
Hispanic
82 (25.7 %)
Two or More
65 (20.4 %)
Asian
20 (6.3 %)
White
8 (2.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)233-5660
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 44

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Puohala Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	10
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	36
Grade 7	19
Grade 8	4

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Puohala Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	150	47%
Male	169	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)