Palisades Elementary School

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Palisades Elementary School, located in the residential community of Pearl City, Hawaii, serves as a neighborhood hub for students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a well-rounded academic foundation while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. The school is known for its commitment to student growth, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and the development of essential social-emotional skills.

Beyond its academic focus, Palisades Elementary prides itself on its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school environment is designed to encourage active learning and collaboration among students, often utilizing the unique cultural and geographical context of Oahu to enrich the classroom experience. By maintaining close ties with families and local organizations, Palisades Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels connected and prepared for their transition into intermediate school and beyond.

376

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palisades Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	90
Black	1
Asian	85
Two or More	114
Pacific Islander	76

Two or More
114 (30.3 %)
Hispanic
90 (23.9 %)
Asian
85 (22.6 %)
Pacific Islander
76 (20.2 %)
White
10 (2.7 %)
Black
1 (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)453-6550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 5

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Palisades Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	5
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	63
Grade 6	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Palisades Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	183	48.7%
Male	193	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)