Kekaha Elementary School

337 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kekaha Elementary School, located on the far western side of Kauai in the town of Kekaha, serves a tight-knit community rooted in the island’s plantation history. As a public institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that reflects the cultural values and unique geography of the West Kauai region. By focusing on foundational academics and student engagement, the school strives to provide a stable learning foundation for children from kindergarten through the fifth grade, often incorporating the surrounding natural beauty and local traditions into the student experience.

Beyond standard curriculum, Kekaha Elementary is known for its role as a central hub for the local community. The school environment typically emphasizes character development and a sense of "ohana," encouraging collaboration between students, faculty, and families. Because of its location in a smaller, rural setting, the school focuses on creating a nurturing space where students can thrive despite the challenges associated with remote learning environments, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

337

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kekaha Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	70
Black	2
Asian	49
Two or More	76
Pacific Islander	125

Pacific Islander
125 (37.1 %)
Two or More
76 (22.6 %)
Hispanic
70 (20.8 %)
Asian
49 (14.5 %)
White
15 (4.5 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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)337-7655
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 11

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 53