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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic | 237 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 117 |
| Two or More | 179 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 226 |
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Hispanic237 (28.9 %)
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Pacific Islander226 (27.5 %)
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Two or More179 (21.8 %)
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Asian117 (14.3 %)
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White57 (6.9 %)
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Black3 (0.4 %)
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American Indian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 112 |
| Grade 1 | 114 |
| Grade 2 | 138 |
| Grade 3 | 145 |
| Grade 4 | 145 |
| Grade 5 | 157 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 392 | 47.7% |
| Male | 429 | 52.3% |
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