Roots School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Haiku, HI
740 Haiku Rd, Haiku, HI 96708
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 93% of independent schools in Hawaii
In Haiku, Hawaii, Roots School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 53 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of independent elementary schools in Hawaii. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 53
- Teachers
- 9.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 46 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 93% of independent elementary schools in Hawaii (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of independent elementary schools in Hawaii.
- Compared with 15 independent elementary schools in Hawaii.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Roots School
What grades does Roots School serve?
Roots School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Roots School?
About 53 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Roots School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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