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#60 of 292 schools in HI

Top 20% in state

Aikahi Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kailua, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

281 Ilihau St, Kailua, HI 96734

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 74% proficient (2022)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Aikahi Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Aikahi Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$131,554

Median home value

$1,246,300

Median rent

$3,297/mo

College educated

53.4%

Homeownership

64.4%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kainalu Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–60.9 mi542Compare →
Mokapu Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–61.4 mi841Compare →
Hawaiian Mission Academy Winward CampusPrivate · tuition5.4privateK–81.7 mi52Compare →
St Anthony School KailuaPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–81.9 mi286Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#60 of 292
District spending per student
$20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Aikahi Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Aikahi Elementary School

Aikahi Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kailua, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 483 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Aikahi Elementary School

What grades does Aikahi Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Aikahi Elementary School?

Aikahi Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Aikahi Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Aikahi Elementary School rank in HI?

Aikahi Elementary School ranks #60 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Aikahi Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Aikahi Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Aikahi Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Aikahi Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Aikahi Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Aikahi Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

14.1% of students at Aikahi 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
483
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
Area population (ZIP 96734)
50,985
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96734; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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