Makakilo Elementary School

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Makakilo Elementary School, located in the residential community of Kapolei, Hawaii, serves a diverse student population on the island of Oahu. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating the unique cultural values of Hawaii, encouraging students to become well-rounded, responsible citizens.

Beyond its academic focus, Makakilo Elementary is known for its active school culture and community engagement. The school typically offers various extracurricular programs, school-wide events, and collaborative initiatives that involve parents and local stakeholders in the educational process. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, the staff works to ensure that every child has access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in both their primary education and future academic endeavors.

456

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Makakilo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	106
Black	2
Asian	111
Two or More	123
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	87

Two or More
123 (27.0 %)
Asian
111 (24.3 %)
Hispanic
106 (23.2 %)
Pacific Islander
87 (19.1 %)
White
26 (5.7 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)672-1122
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 13

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Makakilo Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Makakilo Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	48.9%
Male	233	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)