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Aiea Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education

99-370 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI 96701

Enrollment

288

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Hawaii schools

#183 of 292

In Aiea

#7 of 7

public schools

In district

#183 of 292

Hawaii Department of Education

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Aiea Elementary School

5.8/10

Elementary School in Aiea · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Aiea Elementary School

Aiea Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aiea, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education. Aiea Elementary School serves approximately 288 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Aiea Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 292 schools in HI.

Structured state assessment records for Aiea Elementary School show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • District avg 6.4
  • HI avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Aiea Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

41% of students at Aiea Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism41.3%

Aiea Elementary School — Students at Aiea Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

74.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores HI EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 23.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 34.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
7.5%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.6/10.

How Aiea Elementary School Compares

See how Aiea Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
38th percentile in HI
Academic
3.7/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
6.6/10
Average
Environment
6.8/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
75%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
41.3%

Location

99-370 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI 96701

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Aiea Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Honolulu), which scores notably higher. Another option is Red Hill Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Honolulu), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pearl Ridge Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Aiea, see our Aiea schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
ST ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Aiea 0.2 mi 6.6
AIEA HONGWANJI PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN Aiea 0.2 mi
Aiea Intermediate School Aiea 0.4 mi 7.6
Alvah A Scott Elementary School Aiea 0.6 mi 6.2
Aiea High School Aiea 0.6 mi 7.0
Gustav H Webling Elementary School Aiea 0.6 mi 6.8
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Aiea 0.8 mi 8.0
Makalapa Elementary School Honolulu 1.0 mi 7.9
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School Honolulu 1.1 mi 7.2
NAVY HALE KEIKI SCHOOL Honolulu 1.3 mi 5.3
Pearl Ridge Elementary School Aiea 1.4 mi 8.5
Waimalu Elementary School Aiea 1.7 mi 7.8
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Honolulu 1.8 mi 8.1
Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary School Honolulu 2.0 mi 8.7
Salt Lake Elementary School Honolulu 2.0 mi 8.2
Pearl Harbor Elementary School Honolulu 2.0 mi 8.2
Red Hill Elementary School Honolulu 1.9 mi 8.7
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Aiea 2.1 mi 5.3
Waiau Elementary School Pearl City 2.3 mi 7.8
Mokulele Elementary School Honolulu 2.4 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 96701 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$107,888

Median Home Value

$913,300

Median Rent

$1,930/mo

Population

40,504

College Educated

38.6%

Homeownership

69.2%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Median Age

44

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Aiea Elementary School

What grades does Aiea Elementary School serve?

Aiea Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Aiea Elementary School?

Aiea Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Aiea Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Aiea Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aiea Elementary School rank in HI?

Aiea Elementary School ranks #183 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Aiea Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Aiea Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Aiea Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aiea Elementary School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Aiea Elementary School a charter school?

No, Aiea Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Aiea Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Aiea Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aiea Elementary School?

74.7% of students at Aiea Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
68 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
288
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Free/Reduced Lunch
74.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.3%

District

Hawaii Department of Education
District Enrollment
169,308
Schools in District
295
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,056
District Rank
#183 of 292

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