Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paia 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paia Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Paia 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 Paia Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
25%
Hispanic
30%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
5%
11%
Hawaiian
50%
26%
Two or more races
13%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paia Elementary School's ranking?
Paia Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Paia Elementary School often compared to?
Paia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Makawao Elementary School, Kula Elementary School, Pukalani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Paia Elementary School?
404 students attend Paia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Paia Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paia Elementary School?
Paia Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paia Elementary School offer ?
Paia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Paia Elementary School part of?
Paia Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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