Kahuku Elementary School

Kahuku Elementary School, a cozy primary school in Kahuku, Hawaii, run under Hawaii Department of Education, enrolls 339 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 438 students per school, that is 23% leaner than typical.

Across the 296 schools in Hawaii Department of Education (167,071 students total), Kahuku Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Kahuku Elementary School reports that the most-represented group is Pacific Islander (50%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school lists 20% multiracial, 14% Hispanic, 8% White, 8% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Kahuku Elementary School has 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.1:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 64% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Honolulu County (around 42%), the school's rate is noticeably above typical.

Zooming out to the county, Honolulu County reports that median household earnings sit near $106,195, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Honolulu County runs 187 public schools (combined enrollment of about 111,011 students), of which Kahuku Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Kahuku High & Intermediate School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Kahuku Elementary School.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Kahuku Elementary School has contracted 20%, going from 425 students in 2018 to 339 in 2025. The White share of enrollment grew from 4% to 8% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 15.2:1 in 2018 to 14.1:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.