Serving 406 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 21% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). 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 18:1 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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Paia Elementary School serves the northern part of its district in Paia, HI, covering an area of approximately 14.3 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paia Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.64, 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
#252 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
50%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.2%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #252 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, Pukalani Elementary School, Kula Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
406 students attend Paia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Paia Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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