King Kaumualii Elementary School
King Kaumualii Elementary School serves 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
King Kaumualii Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 53% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
King Kaumualii Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
King Kaumualii Elementary School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 619 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
King Kaumualii 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 King Kaumualii 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 | #119 out of 289 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 27% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 14% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 5% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 21% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 29% | 14% |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.79 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 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 King Kaumualii Elementary School is Kauai High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kawaikini Ncpcs (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lihue Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 811 students10
1.6 miles
4319 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3150 1.6 PK-5 811 - Lihue Kauai High School Math: 32% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,126 student10
2.5 miles
3577 Lala Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 274-3160 2.5 9-12 1,126 - Lihue Kawaikini Ncpcs Charter School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 147 students10
2.5 miles
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 632-2032 2.5 K-12 147 - Lihue Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Math: 46% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 963 students10
3.1 miles
4431 Nuhou St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3200 3.1 6-8 963 - Kapaa Kapaa Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 48%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 586 students10
6.1 miles
4867 Olohena Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 821-4460 6.1 6-8 586
School Reviews
| 5 Thank u ... King k was the best school I ever been too! I've been there for 6 years or 5 but it was the best.. Kids like us should start going there cause it is the best school in the universe ... - Posted by Student/Alumni - Pinib |
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