Helemano Elementary School

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Helemano Elementary School, located in Wahiawa, Hawaii, serves a diverse student body in the central part of Oahu. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school's mission is generally focused on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a sense of responsibility among its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school environment at Helemano is characterized by its commitment to inclusivity and the promotion of a positive school culture. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Helemano often engages in initiatives that encourage student participation in extracurricular activities and community service. By leveraging its location in Wahiawa, the school frequently incorporates local values and place-based learning into its educational framework, helping students develop a strong connection to their Hawaiian heritage and environment while striving to meet rigorous state standards.

457

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helemano Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	97
Black	23
Asian	145
Two or More	104
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	54

Asian
145 (31.7 %)
Two or More
104 (22.8 %)
Hispanic
97 (21.2 %)
Pacific Islander
54 (11.8 %)
White
30 (6.6 %)
Black
23 (5.0 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)

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)622-6336
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 13

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Helemano Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	67

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Helemano Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	43.1%
Male	260	56.9%

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