Is Paia Elementary School a good school?

Paia Elementary School ranks 145 th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Paia Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Paia Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Paia Elementary School?

Students at Paia Elementary School are 53% Pacific Islander, 28% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 5% White, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Paia Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Paia Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School High : King Kekaulike High School

Paia Elementary School

Summary:

Paia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Paia, Hawaii, with a student population of 404. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Paia Elementary School has a unique student population with a significantly higher percentage of Pacific Islander students compared to nearby schools, its academic performance is generally lower. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (32%) and Mathematics (21%) were significantly below the state averages and the nearby schools. Additionally, Paia Elementary has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.6%, which is higher than the nearby schools. However, the school stands out in its performance for certain student subgroups, ranking 5 out of 5 stars for Pacific Islander students and English Language Learners.

The declining statewide ranking of Paia Elementary School, from 122 out of 196 Hawaii elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 145 out of 207 in 2023-2024, suggests a need to investigate the factors contributing to this trend. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (61.63%) indicates that the school may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be impacting student learning. Addressing these areas of concern through targeted interventions and support programs could be crucial for improving the school's overall performance and ensuring the success of all its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

955 Baldwin Ave
Paia, HI 96779

(808) 579-2100

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
145^th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,717

Students who attend Paia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School
High:	King Kekaulike High School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Number of students: 423

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

53.2%

Hispanic:

28.4%

Two or more races:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paia Elementary School ranks worse than 70% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 137^th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Paia Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (53.2%), Hispanic (28.4%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paia Elementary School is 21.1, which is the highest among 184 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paia Elementary School is $14,717. 164 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paia Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paia Elementary School 145^th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Paia Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1^st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paia Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	77.64	31^st	194	84.0%
2007	53.17	90^th	192	53.1%
2009	48.39	106^th	191	44.5%
2010	44.74	115^th	183	37.2%
2011	59.57	71^st	191	62.8%
2012	29.45	156^th	195	20.0%
2013	45.44	122^nd	196	37.8%
2015	27.65	148^th	194	23.7%
2016	22.63	160^th	195	17.9%
2017	31.14	159^th	207	23.2%
2018	27.66	154^th	193	20.2%
2019	32.37	136^th	196	30.6%
2021	32.64	127^th	196	35.2%
2023	41.99	113^th	195	42.1%
2024	34.75	145^th	207	30.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.86	3^rd	198	98.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Paia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.12	131^st	207	36.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Paia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.71	200^th	203	1.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Paia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.21	38^th	160	76.3%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Paia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	93.67	18^th	196	90.8%

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Rank History for White students at Paia Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	40.68	143^rd	202	29.2%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paia Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	47	2	136	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1990	41	2	138	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
1991	43	2	134	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
1992	73	2	124	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1993	75	2	131	4	0	n/a	n/a	-1	211
1994	72	2	141	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1995	53	1	185	7	0	n/a	n/a	-1	245
1996	53	1	185	7	0	n/a	n/a	-1	245
1997	46	0	204	10	2	n/a	n/a	-8	254
1998	35	0	203	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	249
1999	26	1	201	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	240
2000	25	3	188	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	233
2001	28	1	176	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	220
2002	29	1	161	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
2003	29	1	161	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
2004	29	1	168	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	212
2005	24	0	173	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	214
2006	22	0	165	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	200
2007	18	2	175	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	214
2008	23	2	169	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	210
2009	17	2	185	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	213
2010	28	2	193	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	230
2011	23	2	29	2	1	169	20	0	246
2012	28	2	32	19	1	197	22	0	301
2013	28	0	28	42	1	189	26	0	314
2014	18	3	29	59	1	209	40	0	359
2015	14	0	19	68	1	198	42	0	342
2016	13	0	13	83	1	196	62	0	368
2017	12	1	13	96	0	183	76	0	381
2018	22	2	14	101	0	185	84	0	408
2019	25	1	12	121	0	201	80	0	440
2020	24	0	11	114	0	185	74	0	408
2021	18	0	12	119	0	189	65	0	403
2022	17	0	11	118	1	187	47	0	381
2023	21	0	7	122	1	200	53	0	404
2024	21	0	5	120	0	225	52	0	423

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Paia Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	192	15.0	12.8	35.4
1990	182	14.0	13.0	30.8
1991	182	13.0	14.0	18.7
1992	204	15.0	13.6	15.2
1993	211	16.0	13.2	13.2
1994	219	16.0	13.7	18.3
1995	245	12.0	20.4	21.5
1996	245	12.0	20.4	21.5
1997	254	18.0	14.1	36.6
1998	249	17.0	14.6	25.3
1999	240	16.0	15.0	46.3
2000	233	17.0	13.7	41.6
2001	220	16.0	13.8	51.8
2002	207	14.0	14.8	52.2
2003	207	14.0	14.8	52.2
2004	212	15.0	14.1	58
2005	214	14.0	15.3	98.1
2006	200	14.0	14.3	50
2007	214	13.0	16.5	53.3
2008	210	13.0	16.2	44.8
2009	213	14.0	15.2	40.4
2010	230	15.0	15.3	46.1
2011	246	15.0	16.4	56.1
2012	301	16.0	18.8	56.8
2013	314	18.0	17.4	63.1
2014	359	20.0	17.9	62.4
2015	342	17.0	20.1	59.6
2016	368	20.0	18.4	61.4
2017	381	16.5	23.0	60.9
2018	408	20.5	19.9	60.5
2019	440	29.5	14.9	55.9
2020	408	28.0	14.5	49.8
2021	403	27.0	14.9	59.3
2022	381	27.0	14.1	57.2
2023	404	21.0	19.2	61.6
2024	423	20.0	21.1	61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Paia Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	192	15.0	12.8	35.4
1990	182	14.0	13.0	30.8
1991	182	13.0	14.0	18.7
1992	204	15.0	13.6	15.2
1993	211	16.0	13.2	13.2
1994	219	16.0	13.7	18.3
1995	245	12.0	20.4	21.5
1996	245	12.0	20.4	21.5
1997	254	18.0	14.1	36.6
1998	249	17.0	14.6	25.3
1999	240	16.0	15.0	46.3
2000	233	17.0	13.7	41.6
2001	220	16.0	13.8	51.8
2002	207	14.0	14.8	52.2
2003	207	14.0	14.8	52.2
2004	212	15.0	14.1	58
2005	214	14.0	15.3	98.1
2006	200	14.0	14.3	50
2007	214	13.0	16.5	53.3
2008	210	13.0	16.2	44.8
2009	213	14.0	15.2	40.4
2010	230	15.0	15.3	46.1
2011	246	15.0	16.4	56.1
2012	301	16.0	18.8	56.8
2013	314	18.0	17.4	63.1
2014	359	20.0	17.9	62.4
2015	342	17.0	20.1	59.6
2016	368	20.0	18.4	61.4
2017	381	16.5	23.0	60.9
2018	408	20.5	19.9	60.5
2019	440	29.5	14.9	55.9
2020	408	28.0	14.5	49.8
2021	403	27.0	14.9	59.3
2022	381	27.0	14.1	57.2
2023	404	21.0	19.2	61.6
2024	423	20.0	21.1	61.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Paia Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,314 (8.9%)	$13,403 (91.1%)	$14,717

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paia Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 136^th of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 113^th of 195 Elementary schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paia Elementary School)	32	62	30%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Paia Elementary School)	16	54	38%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paia Elementary School)	71	17	54%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Paia Elementary School)	64	17	47%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paia Elementary School)	48	53	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Paia Elementary School)	22	35	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
All Grades English Language Arts (Paia Elementary School)	38	32	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Paia Elementary School)	22	21	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	440	404	8.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	12	7	41.7%
Hispanic	121	122	0.8%
Pacific Islander	201	200	0.5%
White	25	21	16%
Two or More Races	80	53	33.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.9%	61.6%	5.7%

Schools Near Paia Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Science (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	955 Baldwin Ave	Paia	96779	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 579-2100	423	20	21.1	61.7%	21 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	120 (28.4%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	225 (53.2%)	52 (12.3%)	34.7	145^th of 207 public elementary schools	30.0%		42	113^th of 195 public elementary schools	42.1%	32	36.8	41.2	35.4	$14,717	$1,314	$13,403
Haiku Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Pauwela Rd	Haiku	96708	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 575-3000	352	24	14.6	54.3%	173 (49.1%)	1 (0.3%)	65 (18.5%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	43 (12.2%)	66 (18.8%)	52.8	108^th of 207 public elementary schools	47.8%		34.7	129^th of 195 public elementary schools	33.8%	21	60.0	44.4	42.9	$16,016	$1,511	$14,505
Pukalani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2945 Iolani St	Makawao	96768	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 573-8760	440	34	12.9	42.7%	47 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	105 (23.9%)	42 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (25.9%)	132 (30.0%)	70.6	78^th of 207 public elementary schools	62.3%		63.7	69^th of 195 public elementary schools	64.6%	9	60.9	53.2	56.2	$16,960	$1,640	$15,320
Makawao Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3542 Baldwin Ave	Makawao	96768	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 573-8770	483	35	13.8	54.5%	106 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	128 (26.5%)	19 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (21.9%)	124 (25.7%)	48.5	118^th of 207 public elementary schools	43.0%		39.2	120^th of 195 public elementary schools	38.5%	2	47.2	44.8	43.3	$17,005	$1,607	$15,398
Kahului Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	410 S Hina Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 873-3055	814	54	15.0	60.1%	22 (2.7%)	3 (0.4%)	123 (15.1%)	446 (54.8%)	0 (0.0%)	180 (22.1%)	40 (4.9%)	35.5	144^th of 207 public elementary schools	30.4%		32.7	133^rd of 195 public elementary schools	31.8%	11	40.2	40.2	36.0	$14,823	$1,257	$13,566
Lihikai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	335 S Papa Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 873-3033	697	44	15.8	63.7%	16 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	113 (16.2%)	298 (42.8%)	0 (0.0%)	195 (28.0%)	73 (10.5%)	41	134^th of 207 public elementary schools	35.3%		41.9	115^th of 195 public elementary schools	41.0%	19	29.8	43.6	41.1	$16,212	$1,580	$14,632
Pomaikai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4650 S Kamehameha Ave	Kahului	96732	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 876-7610	585	35	16.7	27.2%	77 (13.2%)	1 (0.2%)	125 (21.4%)	134 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (10.8%)	185 (31.6%)	83.4	43^rd of 207 public elementary schools	79.2%		71.8	54^th of 195 public elementary schools	72.3%	11	56.5	66.3	62.6	$15,889	$1,504	$14,385
Wailuku Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	355 S High St	Wailuku	96793	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 984-5622	559	32	17.4	59.0%	24 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (26.1%)	88 (15.7%)	1 (0.2%)	190 (34.0%)	110 (19.7%)	18	180^th of 207 public elementary schools	13.0%		29.8	140^th of 195 public elementary schools	28.2%	40	23.0	30.2	27.2	$16,965	$1,443	$15,522
Puu Kukui Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 Kehalani Mauka Parkway	Wailuku	96793	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 727-3000	719	42	17.1	37.3%	82 (11.4%)	3 (0.4%)	142 (19.7%)	151 (21.0%)	0 (0.0%)	145 (20.2%)	196 (27.3%)	58.2	94^th of 207 public elementary schools	54.6%		55.5	83^rd of 195 public elementary schools	57.4%	11	24.2	54.6	46.6	$14,352	$805	$13,547
Kula Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Kula Hwy	Kula	96790	Maui County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 876-7610	354	28	12.6	52.3%	81 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (20.9%)	13 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	85 (24.0%)	100 (28.2%)	63.5	86^th of 207 public elementary schools	58.5%		44.2	108^th of 195 public elementary schools	44.6%	22	68.3	54.6	40.7	$15,886	$1,087	$14,799

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