Linapuni Elementary School serves 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linapuni Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Linapuni Elementary School's student population of 121 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Linapuni Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
2%
24%
Hispanic
4%
19%
White
2%
11%
Hawaiian
85%
25%
Two or more races
7%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Linapuni Elementary School?
121 students attend Linapuni Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Linapuni Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linapuni Elementary School?
Linapuni Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Linapuni Elementary School offer ?
Linapuni Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Linapuni Elementary School part of?
Linapuni Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Linapuni Elementary School located?
Linapuni Elementary School is located in the Kalihi Palama neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 10 other public schools located in Kalihi Palama.
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