PAAUILO ELEMENTARY & INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School is a Title I public school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Paauilo, HI with about 200 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 9th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School is a small, rural public school located on the northeastern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is deeply integrated into the local Paauilo community. Because of its size, it fosters a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere where educators often maintain long-term relationships with students as they progress through their formative years. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending traditional academics with the unique cultural and environmental context of the Hamakua Coast.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, placing a strong focus on core subjects while incorporating place-based learning that reflects Hawaii’s heritage and geography. As a vital community hub, Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate encourages active parental involvement and community partnerships to support student success. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive learning environment, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing foundation that prepares its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School at (808) 776-7710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.