At a glance
Reported students
667
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Maemae Elementary School: 667 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 14:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 647
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Maemae Elementary School
Maemae Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Honolulu. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 667 students for 2024–25.
Among 182 elementary schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 410.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above the Hawaii median of 14:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (48.1%) and multiracial (27.6%). English learners represent 16.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Maemae Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 43 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.9%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black0%
- Asian48.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander11.5%
- Multiracial27.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
669 reported students
Laie Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
662 reported students
Moanalua Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
661 reported students
Kapolei Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
673 reported students
Mililani Uka Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
658 reported students
Kaimiloa Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
677 reported students
Public schools near Maemae Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauoa Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 348 | 0.7 mi |
| Lanakila Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 287 | 0.9 mi |
| Kauluwela Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 383 | 1 mi |
| Nuuanu Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 314 | 1 mi |
| Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 227 | 1 mi |
| President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 361 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Maemae Elementary School
What grades does Maemae Elementary School serve?
Maemae Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Maemae Elementary School?
Maemae Elementary School reported 667 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 182 Hawaii elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 647 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Maemae Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 667 students and 43 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 14:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Maemae Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Maemae Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawaii Department of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Maemae Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Maemae Elementary School in?
Maemae Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department of Education, based in Honolulu, HI, which operates 298 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Maemae Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pauoa Elementary School (0.7 mi), Lanakila Elementary School (0.9 mi), Kauluwela Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.