Kamalii Elementary School

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kamali‘i Elementary School, located in the coastal community of Kihei on the island of Maui, serves a diverse student population from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded academic foundation while fostering a supportive, community-focused environment. The name "Kamali‘i" translates from Hawaiian to "the children," which reflects the school’s core mission of prioritizing the growth, well-being, and individual potential of its students.

The school benefits from its vibrant location in South Maui, often integrating the local culture and environment into its educational approach. Beyond core academics, Kamali‘i Elementary emphasizes character development and collaborative learning, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher community, the school remains a central pillar in the Kihei area, focusing on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

396

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kamalii Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	92
Asian	19
Two or More	79
Pacific Islander	33

White
173 (43.7 %)
Hispanic
92 (23.2 %)
Two or More
79 (19.9 %)
Pacific Islander
33 (8.3 %)
Asian
19 (4.8 %)

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)875-6840
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 7

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 64