Laie Elementary School

662 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Laie Elementary School is a public elementary school located on the North Shore of Oahu in the community of Laie, Hawaii. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is situated in a unique geographic and cultural setting, adjacent to the campus of Brigham Young University–Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center. This location fosters a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where the school emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of local identity.

The school is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education and is known for its commitment to providing a supportive learning environment that honors Hawaii’s diverse culture and values. Laie Elementary focuses on core curriculum standards while integrating place-based learning opportunities that connect students to their local environment and community history. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

662

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laie Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	47
Asian	23
Two or More	212
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	270

Pacific Islander
270 (40.8 %)
Two or More
212 (32.0 %)
White
108 (16.3 %)
Hispanic
47 (7.1 %)
Asian
23 (3.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)293-8965
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 22

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 96

Grade 6 99