Aikahi Elementary School

Summary:

Aikahi Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kailua, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 456 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Aikahi Elementary School consistently performs well academically, ranking among the top elementary schools in Hawaii. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 47th out of 207 Hawaii elementary schools and was rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school has maintained a high ranking over the years, with a peak ranking of 11th out of 196 schools in the 2020-2021 school year. Aikahi Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments and Hawaii State Assessments (HSA) across all grade levels and subject areas.

Compared to nearby schools, Aikahi Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.4 to 16 students per teacher over the past three school years. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 8.26% to 11.62% over the past three school years, suggesting it serves a relatively more affluent student population. While the school faces some challenges, such as the performance of certain student subgroups, it remains a top-tier educational institution within the Kailua community and the state of Hawaii.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 281 Ilihau St
       Kailua, HI  96734


(808) 254-7944

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,045 Help


Students who attend Aikahi Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kailua Intermediate School
High:    Kalaheo High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.9%
Two or more races:
22.6%
Hispanic:
16.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.6% Help


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Compare Details Aikahi Elementary School ranks better than 77.3% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 46th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.54. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Aikahi Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aikahi Elementary School is $15,045. 149 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Aikahi Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aikahi Elementary School 47th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Aikahi Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Pacific Islander students:
White students:


Hawaii Department of Education:

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


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Rank History for Aikahi Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Aikahi Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.04 14th 194 92.8%
2007 87.37 13th 192 93.2%
2008 90.23 11th 146 92.5%
2009 89.86 12th 191 93.7%
2010 90.07 11th 183 94.0%
2011 86.34 21st 191 89.0%
2012 87.92 8th 195 95.9%
2013 83.78 27th 196 86.2%
2015 78.93 35th 194 82.0%
2016 69.70 50th 195 74.4%
2017 94.00 16th 207 92.3%
2018 83.62 30th 193 84.5%
2019 82.63 27th 196 86.2%
2021 93.97 11th 196 94.4%
2022 88.41 21st 193 89.1%
2023 71.95 53rd 195 72.8%
2024 81.54 47th 207 77.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Aikahi Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.02 92nd 198 53.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Aikahi Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.34 37th 207 82.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Aikahi Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.47 142nd 203 30.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Aikahi Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.66 71st 160 55.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Aikahi Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.39 131st 165 20.6%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Aikahi Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.86 1st 196 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at Aikahi Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.74 53rd 202 73.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Aikahi Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 370 26 127 7 4 n/a n/a -5 529
1989 400 25 139 6 5 n/a n/a 0 575
1990 410 16 156 8 7 n/a n/a 0 597
1991 398 11 173 15 5 n/a n/a 0 602
1992 403 12 159 16 2 n/a n/a 0 592
1993 422 11 163 18 2 n/a n/a 0 616
1994 413 11 189 13 1 n/a n/a 0 627
1995 399 8 194 10 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1996 399 8 194 10 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1997 333 4 211 13 0 n/a n/a 23 584
1998 388 4 222 14 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1999 383 3 242 10 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2000 381 3 253 13 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2001 395 2 257 11 1 n/a n/a 0 666
2002 364 3 221 14 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2003 364 3 221 14 2 n/a n/a 0 604
2004 366 6 223 11 2 n/a n/a 0 608
2005 348 3 223 11 3 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 340 10 216 19 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2007 352 10 189 18 4 n/a n/a 0 573
2008 299 10 171 15 5 n/a n/a 0 500
2009 289 10 182 16 4 n/a n/a 0 501
2010 288 8 184 19 3 n/a n/a 0 502
2011 281 13 51 15 0 90 76 0 526
2012 257 12 45 27 0 91 79 0 511
2013 236 10 42 38 0 80 67 0 473
2014 246 9 41 46 0 79 80 0 501
2015 235 9 40 46 0 75 84 0 489
2016 222 6 37 54 0 58 81 0 458
2017 231 3 33 60 0 48 92 0 467
2018 230 3 24 66 0 44 107 0 474
2019 229 2 23 67 0 38 113 0 472
2020 257 3 25 67 0 38 113 0 503
2021 231 5 21 62 0 39 121 0 479
2022 227 3 23 66 1 38 126 0 484
2023 214 1 22 77 1 38 103 0 456

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 Aikahi Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 529 28.0 18.8 8.9
1989 575 29.5 19.4 6.6
1990 597 31.5 18.9 7.2
1991 602 33.0 18.2 6.3
1992 592 32.0 18.5 6.3
1993 616 34.0 18.1 5.4
1994 627 35.0 17.9 4.8
1995 612 35.0 17.5 5.7
1996 612 35.0 17.5 5.7
1997 584 32.0 18.3 6.8
1998 628 32.5 19.3 5.7
1999 638 35.5 18.0 9.2
2000 650 36.0 18.1 10.6
2001 666 37.0 18.0 11
2002 604 37.0 16.3 13.6
2003 604 37.0 16.3 13.6
2004 608 35.0 17.4 12.3
2005 588 36.0 16.3 11.1
2006 586 33.0 17.8 11.3
2007 573 32.0 17.9 12.2
2008 500 30.5 16.4 12
2009 501 33.0 15.2 16
2010 502 30.0 16.7 14.5
2011 526 30.0 17.5 15.2
2012 511 31.5 16.2 18.2
2013 473 29.0 16.3 17.8
2014 501 29.0 17.2 17.4
2015 489 30.0 16.3 14.5
2016 458 26.0 17.6 12.9
2017 467 27.0 17.2 13.9
2018 474 27.0 17.5 11
2019 472 30.0 15.7 13.1
2020 503 33.0 15.2 10.5
2021 479 31.0 15.4 9.4
2022 484 31.0 15.6 8.3
2023 456 28.5 16.0 11.6

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 Aikahi Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 529 28.0 18.8 8.9
1989 575 29.5 19.4 6.6
1990 597 31.5 18.9 7.2
1991 602 33.0 18.2 6.3
1992 592 32.0 18.5 6.3
1993 616 34.0 18.1 5.4
1994 627 35.0 17.9 4.8
1995 612 35.0 17.5 5.7
1996 612 35.0 17.5 5.7
1997 584 32.0 18.3 6.8
1998 628 32.5 19.3 5.7
1999 638 35.5 18.0 9.2
2000 650 36.0 18.1 10.6
2001 666 37.0 18.0 11
2002 604 37.0 16.3 13.6
2003 604 37.0 16.3 13.6
2004 608 35.0 17.4 12.3
2005 588 36.0 16.3 11.1
2006 586 33.0 17.8 11.3
2007 573 32.0 17.9 12.2
2008 500 30.5 16.4 12
2009 501 33.0 15.2 16
2010 502 30.0 16.7 14.5
2011 526 30.0 17.5 15.2
2012 511 31.5 16.2 18.2
2013 473 29.0 16.3 17.8
2014 501 29.0 17.2 17.4
2015 489 30.0 16.3 14.5
2016 458 26.0 17.6 12.9
2017 467 27.0 17.2 13.9
2018 474 27.0 17.5 11
2019 472 30.0 15.7 13.1
2020 503 33.0 15.2 10.5
2021 479 31.0 15.4 9.4
2022 484 31.0 15.6 8.3
2023 456 28.5 16.0 11.6

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 Aikahi Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,023 (6.8%) $14,022 (93.2%) $15,045

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Aikahi Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 53rd of 195 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aikahi Elementary School)7964
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aikahi Elementary School)8057
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aikahi Elementary School)6655
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aikahi Elementary School)5248
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aikahi Elementary School)7660
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aikahi Elementary School)5453
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aikahi Elementary School)9088
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aikahi Elementary School)8176
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Aikahi Elementary School)7666
 10%
All Grades Mathematics (Aikahi Elementary School)6458
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students472456
 3.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian01
Asian2322
 4.3%
Hispanic6777
 14.9%
Pacific Islander3838
White229214
 6.6%
Two or More Races113103
 8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.1%11.6%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Aikahi Elementary School

Aikahi Elementary School ranks 47th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Aikahi Elementary School are 47% White, 23% Two or more races, 17% Hispanic, 8% Pacific Islander, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Aikahi Elementary School.

Students who attend Aikahi Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kailua Intermediate School
High : Kalaheo High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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