Aikahi Elementary School

281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Aikahi Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10% in HI
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Aikahi Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
456 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Aikahi Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aikahi Elementary School is 0.70, 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)
#22 out of 292 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Aikahi Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aikahi 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.
74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aikahi 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.
70-74%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Aikahi 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
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Aikahi 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 Aikahi Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Aikahi Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Aikahi Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Aikahi Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
47%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Aikahi Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
8%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Aikahi 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
23%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Aikahi 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 Aikahi Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Aikahi Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Aikahi 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
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aikahi 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 Aikahi Elementary School's ranking?
Aikahi Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Aikahi Elementary School often compared to?
Aikahi Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kainalu Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Aikahi Elementary School?
456 students attend Aikahi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Aikahi Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aikahi Elementary School?
Aikahi Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aikahi Elementary School offer ?
Aikahi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Aikahi Elementary School part of?
Aikahi Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Date
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Student's Last Day
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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