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#142 of 292 schools in HI

Top 48% in state

Ewa Beach Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Ewa Beach, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

91-740 Papipi Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706

  • Math 43% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Ewa Beach Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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

29.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ewa Beach 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 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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

Median income

$125,879

Median home value

$796,600

Median rent

$2,785/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pohakea Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–60.3 mi499Compare →
Kaimiloa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–60.5 mi648Compare →
Keoneula Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–50.7 mi878Compare →
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–6Not available583Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#142 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

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

About Ewa Beach Elementary School

Ewa Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ewa Beach, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 731 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ewa Beach Elementary School

What grades does Ewa Beach Elementary School serve?

Ewa Beach Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ewa Beach Elementary School?

Ewa Beach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 731 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ewa Beach Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ewa Beach Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ewa Beach Elementary School rank in HI?

Ewa Beach Elementary School ranks #142 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Ewa Beach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ewa Beach Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Ewa Beach Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ewa Beach Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ewa Beach Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ewa Beach Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

29.8% of students at Ewa Beach 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 – 5th
Enrollment
731
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
Area population (ZIP 96706)
83,467
Area average commute
36.1 min
Area median age
33.9
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 96706; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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