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Aliiolani Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

20^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 203 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

Aliiolani Elementary School is a PK–5 public school in Honolulu’s Kaimuki/Palolo corridor with 231 students, part of the Hawaii Department of Education. It is an established upper-tier school: in 2025–26 it ranked 20th of 203 ranked Hawaii elementary schools (90th percentile, 5 stars), and over ten years it has never fallen below the 68th percentile, earning 5-star status in three separate years.

What stands out most is how Aliiolani performs relative to nearby schools with less poverty. Its free/reduced-lunch rate is 45.89%, nearly double Hokulani Elementary School (16.43%), Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School (15.01%), and Noelani Elementary School (19.67%), yet it ranks just outside their top-four group. The schools with similar or higher poverty — President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (56.36%), Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School (63.28%), Ala Wai Elementary School (64.83%), and Palolo Elementary School (90.32%) — all rank below 85th statewide, while Aliiolani is 65 to 136 positions ahead of each. Proficiency is top-five locally in every subject: ELA 69%, Math 71%, Science 74%. Class sizes are small and shrinking (student–teacher ratio 12.1, down from 14.1 three years ago), and its low-income, special-education, and English-learner students rank in the 83rd–99th percentiles statewide.

The main soft spot is chronic absenteeism, which rose from 14.3% to 18.0%. That is far better than its poverty peers (Palolo Elementary School 40%, Ala Wai Elementary School 34%, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 28%, Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School 23%) but roughly double to triple the rates at Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School (6%), King Liholiho Elementary School (10%), Hokulani Elementary School (10%), and Noelani Elementary School (12%). Also watch math: its lead over ELA shrank from +13 points in 2022–23 to +2 in 2025–26, driven by an 11-point math drop. Science swung from 65.79 to 39 to 74. The ten-year record is the reliable read — this is a small school that consistently performs near the top of the state while serving a student body with roughly twice the poverty of the schools immediately above it.

231

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

45.9%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1240 7th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

(808) 733-4750

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend Aliiolani Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	William P Jarrett Middle School
High:	Kaimuki High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

33.3%

Two or more races:

28.1%

Hispanic:

18.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 78th percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Hawaii elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

20^th of 203

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	91.8	20 of 203	90.1%	★★★★★
2025	74.3	66 of 204	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	91.1	21 of 207	89.9%	★★★★★
2023	75.0	46 of 195	76.4%	★★★★☆
2022	84.0	30 of 193	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	75.4	41 of 196	79.1%	★★★★☆
2019	74.7	47 of 196	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	38 of 193	80.3%	★★★★☆
2017	92.4	21 of 207	89.9%	★★★★★
2016	73.8	43 of 195	77.9%	★★★★☆
2015	70.6	53 of 194	72.7%	★★★★☆
2013	82.4	29 of 196	85.2%	★★★★☆
2012	84.0	25 of 195	87.2%	★★★★☆
2011	78.4	32 of 191	83.2%	★★★★☆
2010	84.9	20 of 183	89.1%	★★★★☆
2009	86.2	19 of 191	90.1%	★★★★★
2008	73.0	26 of 146	82.2%	★★★★☆
2007	83.6	22 of 192	88.5%	★★★★☆
2006	71.4	37 of 194	80.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	57.1	86 of 160	46.3%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	89.0	15 of 130	88.5%	★★★★☆
2025	66.5	53 of 125	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	84.5	28 of 203	86.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	91.9	22 of 198	88.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	97.5	2 of 165	98.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	91.5	18 of 202	91.1%	★★★★★

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	82.6	20 of 115	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	82.8	39 of 196	80.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	99.5	4 of 153	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	78.5	48 of 207	76.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2026	66.5	68 of 173	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	98.5	2 of 171	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	78.0	52 of 202	74.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)99th percentile+9 vs school

Special Education (2025)97th percentile+30 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2024)89th percentile~ school

Asian (2026)88th percentile~ school

Pacific Islander (2026)83rd percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)61st percentile-29 vs school

African American (2024)46th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2025-2026) ?

Science74%

Mathematics71%

English Language Arts69%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				HSA Science (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2026)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Aliiolani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1240 7th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4750	231	19	12.1	45.9%	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (18.2%)	77 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (17.7%)	65 (28.1%)	91.8	20^th of 203 public elementary schools	90.1%		74.3	66^th of 204 public elementary schools	67.6%	46	74.0	69.0	71.0	$29,557	$3,592	$25,965
King Liholiho Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3430 Maunaloa Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4850	424	31	13.9	25.7%	25 (5.9%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.0%)	187 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	140 (33.0%)	92.8	14^th of 203 public elementary schools	93.1%		86.8	33^rd of 204 public elementary schools	83.8%	19	75.0	71.0	71.0	$22,967	$1,786	$21,181
Hokulani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2940 Kamakini St	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4789	280	19	14.7	16.4%	24 (8.6%)	5 (1.8%)	36 (12.9%)	123 (43.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	76 (27.1%)	92.6	15^th of 203 public elementary schools	92.6%		96.7	7^th of 204 public elementary schools	96.6%	8	77.0	74.0	65.0	$23,287	$1,904	$21,383
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2759 South King St	Honolulu	96826	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 973-0085	177	13	13.6	63.3%	6 (3.4%)	2 (1.1%)	28 (15.8%)	43 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (41.2%)	25 (14.1%)	42.7	125^th of 203 public elementary schools	38.4%		25.9	155^th of 204 public elementary schools	24.0%	30	39.0	51.0	38.0	$28,300	$2,712	$25,588
Waialae Elementary - PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1045 19th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4880	495	40	12.3	25.3%	53 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (14.3%)	147 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	187 (37.8%)	71.4	66^th of 203 public elementary schools	67.5%		70.1	76^th of 204 public elementary schools	62.7%	10	55.0	56.0	59.0	$12,670	$1,662	$11,008
Palolo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2106 10th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4700	248	22	11.5	90.3%	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.9%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	207 (83.5%)	19 (7.7%)	40.5	129^th of 203 public elementary schools	36.5%		18.6	168^th of 204 public elementary schools	17.6%	39	47.0	40.0	39.0	$33,642	$4,884	$28,758
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 Kapahulu Ave	Honolulu	96815	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 971-6922	346	24	14.4	56.4%	46 (13.3%)	5 (1.4%)	64 (18.5%)	86 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (17.6%)	84 (24.3%)	61.9	89^th of 203 public elementary schools	56.2%		44.4	116^th of 204 public elementary schools	43.1%	27	58.0	47.0	52.0	$27,283	$3,353	$23,930
Voyager - A Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2428 Wilder Ave	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 521-9770	242	17	14.2	17.8%	31 (12.8%)	4 (1.7%)	34 (14.0%)	74 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (11.6%)	71 (29.3%)	51	106^th of 203 public elementary schools	47.8%		67.2	82^nd of 204 public elementary schools	59.8%	24	40.0	55.0	44.0	$12,478	$559	$11,919
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4945 Kilauea Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4740	513	38	13.5	15.0%	13 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.0%)	301 (58.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	145 (28.3%)	95.4	10^th of 203 public elementary schools	95.1%		91.1	20^th of 204 public elementary schools	90.2%	10	74.0	78.0	76.0	$23,589	$2,287	$21,302
Noelani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2655 Woodlawn Dr	Honolulu	96822	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 988-1858	422	25	16.8	19.7%	50 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.5%)	186 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.8%)	113 (26.8%)	96.3	7^th of 203 public elementary schools	96.6%		96.7	8^th of 204 public elementary schools	96.1%	1	83.0	78.0	73.0	$22,274	$2,042	$20,232

Frequently Asked Questions about Aliiolani Elementary School

Is Aliiolani Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Aliiolani Elementary School ranks in the top 9.9% of Hawaii elementary schools.

How many students attend Aliiolani Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 231 students attended Aliiolani Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Aliiolani Elementary School?

Students at Aliiolani Elementary School are 33% Asian, 28% Two or more races, 18% Hispanic, 18% Pacific Islander, 3% White.

What schools do graduates of Aliiolani Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : William P Jarrett Middle School
High : Kaimuki High School

What district is Aliiolani Elementary School in?

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2025–26 graduation ratesSep 19, 2026

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