Aikahi Elementary School

281 Ilihau St
Kailua, HI 96734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 483 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 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 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 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar

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 0.71, 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%)
67%
38%
74%
52%
70-74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
24%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
45%
11%
Hawaiian
8%
25%
Two or more races
25%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
483 students attend Aikahi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Aikahi Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aikahi Elementary School?
Aikahi Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 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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