Makawao Elementary School

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Makawao Elementary School, located at 3542 Baldwin Avenue in the historic upcountry town of Makawao, Hawaii, serves as a central hub for the local community. Situated on the slopes of Haleakala, the school reflects the unique cultural and agricultural heritage of the Maui upcountry region. As a public institution, it provides foundational education to students in the area, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of a supportive, community-oriented learning environment.

The school is well-regarded for its connection to the close-knit Makawao community, often serving as a focal point for local families. Beyond its standard curriculum, Makawao Elementary integrates the values and spirit of Hawaii into its daily operations, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student growth, personal responsibility, and a strong sense of place. With its picturesque location and commitment to student success, the school remains a cornerstone of the educational landscape in Maui County.

491

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Makawao Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	131
Asian	19
Two or More	130
Pacific Islander	111

Hispanic
131 (26.7 %)
Two or More
130 (26.5 %)
Pacific Islander
111 (22.6 %)
White
100 (20.4 %)
Asian
19 (3.9 %)

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)573-8770
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 8

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 95