Keaau Elementary School

821 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Keaau Elementary School is a public school located in the Puna district of the Big Island of Hawaii. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply rooted in the local community of Keaau. It operates under the Hawaii State Department of Education and is committed to providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with the unique cultural values and traditions of Hawaii. The school’s environment is designed to foster a supportive learning space where students can develop their social, emotional, and intellectual skills in preparation for middle school and beyond.

The school is notable for its efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and its focus on promoting positive behavioral interventions to ensure a safe and welcoming campus. As part of a growing residential area, Keaau Elementary plays a central role in the lives of local families, often serving as a hub for community engagement and extracurricular activities. By emphasizing collaboration between teachers, students, and parents, the school strives to empower its learners to become contributing members of their local community and the broader global society.
821
Total Students
54.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keaau Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White57
Hispanic237
Black3
Asian117
Two or More179
American Indian2
Pacific Islander226
  • Hispanic
    237 (28.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    226 (27.5 %)
  • Two or More
    179 (21.8 %)
  • Asian
    117 (14.3 %)
  • White
    57 (6.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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)982-4210
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 465
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 54
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 10
Kindergarten 112
Grade 1 114
Grade 2 138
Grade 3 145
Grade 4 145
Grade 5 157

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Keaau Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten10
Kindergarten112
Grade 1114
Grade 2138
Grade 3145
Grade 4145
Grade 5157
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Keaau Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39247.7%
Male42952.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)