School profile
Founded: 1918
Multi-age Organization: K/1 (Kukunaokalā), 2/3 (Kulāiwi), 4/5 (Po‘e Ka‘ahele)
Stand-alone Classes: Junior Kindergarten and 6th Grade
Facilities: 2.5-acre campus in Honolulu, at the corner of Makiki and Nehoa Streets, including single classrooms for JK and 6th Grade and multi-age classrooms with home group learning spaces for K/1, 2/3 and 4/5. Classrooms for each of 6 specialty areas and a Library containing 15,000 volumes. Gym, Communications Center, Collaborative Studio, Conference Room, Professional Development Center, Archives, Center Courtyard for school-wide gatherings and programs, Pavilion for weekly assemblies and lunch, Koi pond, playing field with Kompan play structures and outdoor basketball court.
Accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Hawaii Association of Independent Schools, and National Association of Independent Schools
‘Ohana 2024-2025
Enrollment: 235
Student:Teacher Ratio: JK 9:1, K/1 10:1, 2/3 and 4/5 15:1, and 6th Grade 13:1
Class Size: 27-30 per grade
Teachers: 20 classroom teachers plus 10 specialists - Library, Physical Education, Mandarin, Music, Art, Physical World Lab/Shop, Hawaiian Studies, Coordinator of Learning Resources, School Counselor, and 1 part-time Instrumental Teacher
Staff: 15 full time equivalent
Auxiliary Programs: After School Care, Enrichment Courses, Summer School
““At Hanahau‘oli, we build upon children’s natural curiosities. By observing and listening to the children, faculty design rich, experiential learning experiences that naturally engage and stimulate the quest for more learning.””