Linapuni Elementary School serves 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- 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 127 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
24%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
1%
11%
Hawaiian
85%
25%
Two or more races
9%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Linapuni Elementary School?
127 students attend Linapuni Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Linapuni Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linapuni Elementary School?
Linapuni Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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