At a glance
Reported students
249
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Kalihi Uka Elementary School: 249 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 14:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 259
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Kalihi Uka Elementary School
Kalihi Uka Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Honolulu. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 249 students for 2024–25.
Among 182 elementary schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 410.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the Hawaii median of 14:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (55%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (24.9%). English learners represent 22.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kalihi Uka Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.4%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black0%
- Asian55%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander24.9%
- Multiracial12.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kahaluu Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
249 reported students
Lehua Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
248 reported students
Palolo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
248 reported students
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
244 reported students
King William Lunalilo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
244 reported students
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
242 reported students
Public schools near Kalihi Uka Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaewai Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 257 | 0.5 mi |
| Kalihi Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 183 | 0.5 mi |
| Kapalama Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 476 | 0.9 mi |
| Linapuni Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–01 | 121 | 1.1 mi |
| Kalihi Waena Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 432 | 1.1 mi |
| Lanakila Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 287 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kalihi Uka Elementary School
What grades does Kalihi Uka Elementary School serve?
Kalihi Uka Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Kalihi Uka Elementary School?
Kalihi Uka Elementary School reported 249 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 182 Hawaii elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 259 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kalihi Uka Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 249 students and 15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 14:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kalihi Uka Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kalihi Uka Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawaii Department of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kalihi Uka Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kalihi Uka Elementary School in?
Kalihi Uka Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department of Education, based in Honolulu, HI, which operates 298 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kalihi Uka Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kaewai Elementary School (0.5 mi), Kalihi Elementary School (0.5 mi), Kapalama Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.