Maemae Elementary School

319 Wyllie St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 657 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maemae Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 10% in HI
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Maemae Elementary School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
657 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Maemae 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 Maemae Elementary School is 0.67, 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)
#18 out of 292 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Maemae Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maemae 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.
72%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maemae 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.
55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Maemae 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
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
49%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Maemae Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maemae 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 Maemae Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
White
2%
11%
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Hawaiian
12%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Maemae 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
28%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Maemae 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 Maemae Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Maemae 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
18%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maemae 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
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maemae 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 Maemae Elementary School's ranking?
Maemae Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Maemae Elementary School often compared to?
Maemae Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nuuanu Elementary School, Pauoa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Maemae Elementary School?
657 students attend Maemae Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Maemae Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maemae Elementary School?
Maemae Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maemae Elementary School offer ?
Maemae Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Maemae Elementary School part of?
Maemae Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Maemae Elementary School located?
Maemae Elementary School is located in the Liliha Kapalama neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 1 other public schools located in Liliha Kapalama.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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