About this property
Keʻanae School , later Keʻanae Elementary School , is a historic school building in Keanae, Hawaii, recognized by the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It formerly operated under the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE). The building is a one-room schoolhouse and as of 2005 had been used as a community center. Circa the early 2000s the school, with grades Kindergarten through three, had one teacher and an average of five students, with the latter figure making Keanae School the smallest public school by enrollment in Hawaii. In 2005 three children were officially registered as students, and Keanae School's principal, Rick Paul, was also that of Hana High and Elementary School in Hana.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00000665. It was listed on June 29, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Keanae School listed on the National Register?
Keanae School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Keanae School?
Keanae School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Keanae School?
The period of significance for Keanae School is recorded as the industrial era.
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