Kilohana Elementary School

Hawaii Department of Education
Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
75 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Kilohana Elementary School, located on the island of Molokai in Kaunakakai, Hawaii, serves as a vital educational anchor for the local community. Situated along Kamehameha V Highway, the school embodies the spirit of its rural setting, fostering an environment where traditional Hawaiian values and modern academic standards intersect. As a small school, it benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that allows for strong connections between students, faculty, and the families they serve.

The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual growth and cultural identity. By leveraging its unique location on Molokai, Kilohana Elementary often integrates place-based learning into its instruction, helping students develop a deep appreciation for the island's environment and history. With a commitment to inclusivity and student-centered support, the school strives to prepare its youth for future success while honoring the legacy and community-focused culture of the Hawaiian islands.
75
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    56 (74.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (16.0 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (8.0 %)
  • White
    1 (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)558-2200
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 8
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 13
Grade 4 9
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 11
Gender Ratio