Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
Tel:
(808)274-3150
- Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School serves 804 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 87%.
Top Placements
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School's student population of 804 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 804 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is 0.78, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.78. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
| Overall School Rank | #164 out of 288 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 28% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 6% | 13% |
| Hawaiian | 19% | 30% |
| Two or more races | 27% | 13% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.78 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department of Education School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is Kauai High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kawaikini Ncpcs (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kawaikini Ncpcs (1.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lihue Kauai High School Grades: 9-12 | 1130 students
1.2 miles
3577 Lala Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808)274-3160 1.2 9-12 1130 - Lihue Kawaikini Ncpcs Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 150 students
1.2 miles
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808)632-2032 1.2 K-12 150 - Lihue Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 975 students
1.6 miles
4431 Nuhou St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808)241-3200 1.6 6-8 975 - Lihue King Kaumualii Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 616 students
1.6 miles
4381 Hanamaulu Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808)241-3150 1.6 PK-5 616 - Kapaa Kapaa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 638 students
7.6 miles
4867 Olohena Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808)821-4460 7.6 6-8 638
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