Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino

Hawaii Department of Education
81-1041 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
268 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
268
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    184 (68.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    53 (19.8 %)
  • Two or More
    30 (11.2 %)
  • White
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
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)323-1900
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 145
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 28
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 21
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 19
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 5
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio