KE KULA O EHUNUIKAIMALINO

Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino is a Title I public school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Kealakekua, HI with about 210 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 15 teachers, Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino is a public K-12 laboratory school located in Kealakekua on the Big Island of Hawaii. It operates under the Hawaii State Department of Education as a Hawaiian immersion school, meaning the primary medium of instruction is the Hawaiian language. The school’s mission is deeply rooted in the preservation and revitalization of Hawaiian culture, values, and language, aiming to produce students who are not only academically proficient but also firmly grounded in their identity as indigenous learners.

As a member of the *Kula Kaiapuni* (Hawaiian Immersion) program, the school offers a unique educational experience that integrates Western curriculum standards with traditional Hawaiian pedagogical practices and place-based learning. The school serves the Kona community by fostering an environment where students engage with the history, environment, and traditions of their local area. By emphasizing the Hawaiian worldview, Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino serves as a vital institution for families dedicated to sustaining the language and cultural heritage of Hawaii for future generations.

For more information, contact Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino at (808) 323-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.