Paia Elementary School

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Paia Elementary School, located on the North Shore of Maui at 955 Baldwin Ave, serves as a central hub for the historic community of Paia. As a public institution, the school is deeply integrated into its unique local setting, drawing students from diverse backgrounds and reflecting the distinct, laid-back, and culturally rich character of the surrounding town. The campus is noted for its beautiful, tropical atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the personal development of its students.

In addition to its core curriculum, Paia Elementary is recognized for fostering a strong sense of community and connection to the island’s heritage. The school encourages active parental involvement and community partnerships, which help provide students with a well-rounded educational experience. By blending traditional academics with the values and environmental consciousness inherent to Maui, the school strives to prepare its students to be responsible, engaged citizens, both within the local Paia community and in the wider world.

406

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paia Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	124
Asian	8
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	202

Pacific Islander
202 (49.8%)
Hispanic
124 (30.5%)
Two or More
50 (12.3%)
White
21 (5.2%)
Asian
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)579-2100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 67