Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(808) 274-3150
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School serves 811 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
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 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 811 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is 0.77, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #139 out of 289 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 25% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 14% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 6% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 18% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 31% | 14% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.79 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Kawaikini Ncpcs (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lihue Kauai High School Math: 32% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,126 student10
1.2 miles
3577 Lala Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3160 1.2 9-12 1,126 - Lihue Kawaikini Ncpcs Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 147 students10
1.2 miles
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032 1.2 K-12 147 - Lihue Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 963 students10
1.6 miles
4431 Nuhou St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3200 1.6 6-8 963 - Lihue King Kaumualii Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 619 students10
1.6 miles
4381 Hanamaulu Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3150 1.6 PK-5 619 - Kapaa Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School Charter School
7.3 miles
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110 7.3 n/a n/a
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