My son is a 1st grader and i love it at Leihoku. The teacher's make my child feel welcome and loving. Leihoku Rock'S
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
This is my son's first year at Leihoku coming from a private school. It's only been about a month into the year and already I'm seeing so much progress in my son. He's being challenged in positive ways and it's exciting for him. To imagine we were paying thousands a year for a private school education
... Read more that wasn't challenging him. I'm so glad we enrolled him here. The curriculum is oustanding and the teaching staff is wonderful and very welcoming. I know that my son is getting a good education here and the school itself is beautiful. They have a Kumon center here too that is so convenient for my son. For all you parents out there who want nothing more than a quality education and a positive learning experience for your children, this is the place to be. I know my son will succeed here. Great job, Leihoku! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/25/08
Leihoku not only has a great principal and staff but they also have HEART and a real feeling of OHANA!
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Posted by a parent on 06/03/08
I currently have a fourth grader attending Leihoku, and two older children who graduated from Leihoku Elementary. My oldest child is now a sophomore at Waianae High School doing very well thanks to the education he received from Leihoku, and My second child is an honor roll student at Waianae Intermediate
... Read more School. I highly recommend this school to others in the community. I truly believe they have a great teaching staff and the Principal has a lot to do with their success! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/19/08
Leihoku elementary is a wonderful school. I would definately recommend this school to others.
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Posted by a parent on 05/15/08
When my daughter was going to Leihoku she had a hard time adjusting to school. Well thanks to the teachers and support staff, she overcame her fear of not seeing mom. And as she continued through her years at Leihoku I could see my child blossom into a very bright and ambitious child who wanted to
... Read more learn. And as she moved on to the middle school and high school. She was confident enough to take on all the challenges she had through her school years. I believe that with all the support she had gotten in her elementary years she was able to succeed. Leihoku has been very supportive of the children and their parents. I have seen many children succeed. Leihoku has been very good to the children, parents and community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/16/08
My daughter is in the 6th grade and each year that she has attended Leihoku Elementary, she has made tremendous academic achievements. The school is strong in recognizing student's not only for academic achievement but for personal achievements as well. I would not choose any other school over Leihoku
... Read more elementary. My daughter attends there on a Geographical Exception as schools in our living area are all very good as well but I feel that she has learned how to be humble and empathetic towards others while she has attended Leihoku Elementary. I commend the administration as well as teachers for all of their hard work and dedication as they prepare their youngsters for a bigger and brighter world. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
Leihoku is a great learning institution. I have sent 3 grandchildren there and my grandson plays basketball for the PAL program. The teachers are always there to answer questions one might have and the principal is a on hands kind of guy. Every time I am at the school I see him out and about and knows
... Read more so many children by there name and I see their reactions to this. The children feel important and full of pride that they are recognized by someone as important as the principal knows them. The teaching curriculum is great and I know of a lot of parents that try to get their children enrolled in this fine school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/27/07
Leihoku is a very good school. My daughter is in first grade. When she started at Leihoku, she was a behind the class in almost everything. It has been only a couple of months and she is now exceeding. She can read almost everything she sees. Her spelling has improved. She is doing well in Math too.
... Read more Her teacher is wonderful and the school staff is outstanding. Their curriculum is very different than most schools, but it seems to be working very well Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/07
Three of my children have attended or are attending Leihoku Elementary. In recent years, I have seen a lot of teacher turn over in the school. However the teachers that my children have had are very good. Due to the low test scores, I have seen more of a focus on Reading and Math, and a less of an
... Read more emphasis on music, art,sports and other extracurricular activities. The students are able to participate in the PAL football and basket ball leagues but due to the lack of coaches, the children seem to be left out. My child consistantly scores very high on all of his school work. If Leihoku would have classes for advanced students, I'm sure it would help the school as a whole. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Hawaii used the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Hawaii. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
Student enrollment:
806
Students per teacher:
24
Full-time teachers:
34
Number of classrooms:
35
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Waianae schools — Leihoku Elementary School is located at 86-285 Leihoku St, Waianae HI 96792. 86-285 Leihoku St is in the 96792 ZIP code in Waianae, HI The school district for Leihoku Elementary School is the Leeward Oahu School District. Leihoku Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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