Maili Elementary School

87-360 Kulaaupuni St
Waianae, HI 96792
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Maili Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maili Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

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School Overview

Maili Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
605 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Maili Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maili Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#242 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Maili Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maili Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maili Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Maili Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Maili Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Maili Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
12%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Maili Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
30%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maili Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maili Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Maili Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
37%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Maili Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
17%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Maili Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maili Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Maili Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maili Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maili Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maili Elementary School's ranking?
Maili Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Maili Elementary School often compared to?
Maili Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leihoku Elementary School, Nanakuli Elementary School, Nanaikapono Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Maili Elementary School?
605 students attend Maili Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Maili Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maili Elementary School?
Maili Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maili Elementary School offer ?
Maili Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Maili Elementary School part of?
Maili Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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