Puu Kukui Elementary School

3700 Kehalani Mauka Parkway
Wailuku, HI 96793

696 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Puu Kukui Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Kehalani in Wailuku, Maui, serves as a central hub for learning in the region. Since opening its doors in 2013, the school has established itself as a modern educational facility designed to meet the needs of a growing population in Central Maui. The school is named after the highest peak in the West Maui Mountains, reflecting a deep connection to the local landscape and the cultural heritage of the area.

Academically, the school is known for its commitment to high standards and the integration of technology into the classroom, aiming to prepare students for success in a global society. Beyond the standard curriculum, Puu Kukui emphasizes character development and community involvement, encouraging students to be responsible and contributing members of their neighborhood. With its scenic location and focus on fostering a supportive learning environment, the school remains a prominent institution for elementary education in Wailuku.

696

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Puu Kukui Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	130
Black	4
Asian	144
Two or More	185
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	153

Two or More
185 (26.6 %)
Pacific Islander
153 (22.0 %)
Asian
144 (20.7 %)
Hispanic
130 (18.7 %)
White
79 (11.4 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)727-3000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 93

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 114