Maili Elementary School

655 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Maili Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal community of Waianae on the island of Oahu. Serving students from kindergarten through grade six, the school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education’s Nanakuli-Waianae Complex Area. The school is deeply rooted in its local community, focusing on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the cultural values inherent to the Waianae region.

The school is known for its efforts to foster student engagement through various enrichment programs and a commitment to inclusivity. Like many schools in the area, Maili Elementary places a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student population, which often includes a high percentage of Native Hawaiian students. By integrating community-based learning and utilizing the natural resources of the Leeward Coast, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while maintaining a close-knit, neighborhood-centered educational experience.

655

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maili Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	201
Black	5
Asian	74
Two or More	99
Pacific Islander	251

Pacific Islander
251 (38.3 %)
Hispanic
201 (30.7 %)
Two or More
99 (15.1 %)
Asian
74 (11.3 %)
White
25 (3.8 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)

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)697-7150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 19

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Maili Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	82
Grade 6	101

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Maili Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	318	48.5%
Male	337	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)