Kihei Elementary School

720 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kihei Elementary School, located in the heart of Kihei on the island of Maui, serves as a central hub for the local community’s primary education. Situated on East Lipoa Street, the school is well-positioned to support the growing families of South Maui. The campus is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the unique cultural values of Hawaii, emphasizing the importance of "?ohana" (family) and community involvement in a student’s educational journey.

As a public elementary school, Kihei Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for middle school while nurturing their social and emotional development. The school prides itself on utilizing its island location to provide enriching experiences, often integrating local history and environmental stewardship into its programs. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and prioritizing student engagement, Kihei Elementary aims to equip its young learners with the foundational skills and character traits necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving world.

720

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kihei Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	188
Black	3
Asian	152
Two or More	134
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	129

Hispanic
188 (26.1 %)
Asian
152 (21.1 %)
Two or More
134 (18.6 %)
Pacific Islander
129 (17.9 %)
White
113 (15.7 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)875-6818
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 17

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 121