Paia Elementary School

Pāʻia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paia, Hawaii, operated by the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE). Its original building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places along with five other Maui elementary schools.[2]

Paia Elementary School
(as Paia School)
Paia Elementary School main building
Paia Elementary School is located in Maui
Paia Elementary School
Paia Elementary School is located in Hawaii
Paia Elementary School
Location955 Baldwin Avenue
Paia, HI 96779
Coordinates20°54′11″N 156°21′24″W
Area9.954 acres (4.028 ha)
Built1909
ArchitectWilliam D'Esmond
Architectural styleClassical Revival
MPSMaui Public Schools MPS
NRHP reference No.00000664
HRHP No.50-50-04-01630[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPAugust 22, 2000
Designated HRHPJune 2, 1992

The school first opened in 1881 and its current campus opened in 1909. In 2019 the HIDOE had a proposal to build a two-story classroom building for programs to immerse students in the Hawaiian language. There would be eight classrooms inside.[3]

References
  1. "Historic Register Counts". Hawai'i State Historic Preservation Division. State of Hawaii. February 1, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
  2. "Multiple Property Documentation Form". National Park Service. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
  3. "New Paia Elementary building up for environmental review". The Maui News. 2019-03-26. Retrieved 2020-10-12.


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