Kamalani Academy

Charter School 156 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Kamalani Academy is a public charter school located in Wahiawa, Hawaii, that serves students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a unique curriculum rooted in the Hawaiian cultural values of *?ike* (knowledge) and *aloha*. Its educational approach focuses on a project-based learning model, which encourages students to engage with their local community and environment to solve real-world problems. By integrating Hawaiian language, history, and traditions into the standard academic framework, the academy aims to foster a strong sense of identity and stewardship in its students.

Beyond its academic mission, Kamalani Academy emphasizes a supportive, family-oriented school culture. As a charter school, it operates with a degree of autonomy that allows for smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, catering to a diverse student body in the Wahiawa area. The school’s commitment to "culture-based education" is designed not only to boost academic achievement but also to prepare students to be compassionate, well-rounded citizens who are deeply connected to their heritage and the broader Hawaiian community.

156

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kamalani Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	38
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	43

Pacific Islander
43 (27.6 %)
Hispanic
38 (24.4 %)
Two or More
36 (23.1 %)
White
27 (17.3 %)
Asian
9 (5.8 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)203-2992
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kamalani Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	9
Grade 1	15
Grade 2	10
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	17
Grade 5	19
Grade 6	21
Grade 7	22
Grade 8	18

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kamalani Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	74	47.4%
Male	82	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)