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#182 of 292 schools in HI

Ewa Elementary School

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

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

91-1280 Renton Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism51.5%

Students at Ewa Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
46%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

49.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ewa 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Friendship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privatePK–120.3 mi215Compare →
Friendship Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–120.6 mi247Compare →
Holomua Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–61.0 mi1,092Compare →
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–6Not available583Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

About Ewa Elementary School

Ewa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ewa Beach, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 1,136 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ewa Elementary School

What grades does Ewa Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Ewa Elementary School?

Ewa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,136 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ewa Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ewa Elementary School rank in HI?

Ewa Elementary School ranks #182 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Ewa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ewa 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 Ewa Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ewa Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ewa Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ewa Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

49.5% of students at Ewa 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
1,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.5%
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.

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

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