Manana Elementary School

290 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Manana Elementary School, located in the residential community of Pearl City, Hawaii, serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As a public school within the Hawaii State Department of Education, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community involvement. The school prides itself on its commitment to nurturing the "whole child," balancing rigorous instructional standards with programs that promote social-emotional well-being and active citizenship.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, often bringing together students, dedicated faculty, and supportive families to create a vibrant school spirit. By leveraging its location in Pearl City, Manana Elementary integrates local culture and values into its daily curriculum, encouraging students to take pride in their heritage while preparing them for future success in a global society. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and a focus on inclusive education, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

290

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manana Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	50
Black	1
Asian	100
Two or More	87
Pacific Islander	46

Asian
100 (34.5 %)
Two or More
87 (30.0 %)
Hispanic
50 (17.2 %)
Pacific Islander
46 (15.9 %)
White
6 (2.1 %)
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)453-6430
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 38

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Manana Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	38
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	35
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Manana Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	50%
Male	145	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)