King Kaumualii Elementary School
- King Kaumualii Elementary School serves 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (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 54% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 87%.
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 616 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 616 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- King Kaumualii Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of King Kaumualii 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 | #99 out of 288 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 28% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 5% | 13% |
| Hawaiian | 20% | 30% |
| Two or more races | 26% | 13% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.78 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Lihue Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 804 students
1.6 miles
4319 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808)274-3150 1.6 PK-5 804 - Lihue Kauai High School Grades: 9-12 | 1130 students
2.5 miles
3577 Lala Rd
Lihue, HI 96766
(808)274-3160 2.5 9-12 1130 - Lihue Kawaikini Ncpcs Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 150 students
2.5 miles
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
(808)632-2032 2.5 K-12 150 - Lihue Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 975 students
3.1 miles
4431 Nuhou St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808)241-3200 3.1 6-8 975 - Kapaa Kapaa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 638 students
6.1 miles
4867 Olohena Rd
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808)821-4460 6.1 6-8 638
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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