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Enrollment
424
Elementary
DISTRICT 438 · STATE 438
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION·NCES 150003000201
King Liholiho Elementary School
3430 Maunaloa Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816 · (808) 733-4850 · Honolulu County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL424 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 83% of Hawaii public elementary schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Hawaii public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
109 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 49%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 7 | 2% |
| Kindergarten | 68 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 52 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 76 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 80 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 65 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 76 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (68) is 11% smaller than its 5th grade class (76).
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 79% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
Strive HI 2024-25 . % ProficientEnglish Language Arts
71.0%
HI avg 52.0%
Math
71.0%
HI avg 41.9%
What this means: On the Strive HI, Hawaii's statewide test, about 71 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 71 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Hawaii schools, those numbers are about 52 and 42.
Source: Strive HI. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like King Liholiho Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Liholiho Elementary School this school | 424 | 25.7% | N/A |
| Noelani Elementary School Honolulu | 422 | 19.7% | N/A |
| Manoa Elementary School Honolulu | 518 | 18.3% | N/A |
| Maemae Elementary School Honolulu | 667 | 22.9% | N/A |
| Pearl City Highlands School Pearl City | 515 | 26.2% | N/A |
| Momilani Elementary School Pearl City | 412 | 16.5% | N/A |
Matched among Hawaii elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where King Liholiho Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Hawaii | In Honolulu County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 71.0% | #22 of 178 | #21 of 124 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 71.0% | #32 of 178 | #29 of 124 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 424 | #83 of 183 | #57 of 126 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #76 of 164 | #57 of 116 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.9% | #119 of 164 | #79 of 116 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 25.7% | #148 of 179 | #95 of 125 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.2% | #98 of 141 | #73 of 101 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
424
-27 (-6%) vs 2020
+18% since 1990-91, when it was 359
Student : Teacher
13.9:1
was 15.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 424 | 30.5 | 13.9:1 | 26% (109) |
| 2023-24 | 457 | 30.5 | 15.0:1 | 32% (146) |
| 2022-23 | 446 | 27.5 | 16.2:1 | 32% (141) |
| 2020-21 | 451 | 29 | 15.6:1 | 27% (124) |
| 2017-18 | 467 | 28 | 16.7:1 | 34% (160) |
| 2015-16 | 433 | 27 | 16.0:1 | 32% (137) |
| 2010-11 | 376 | 22 | 17.1:1 | 29% (110) |
| 2000-01 | 371 | 20 | 18.6:1 | 37% (137) |
| 1990-91 | 359 | 18 | 19.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for King Liholiho Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (467 to 424); teachers up 9% (28 to 30.5).
About King Liholiho Elementary School
King Liholiho Elementary School is a medium-sized elementary school for students in Honolulu, Hawaii. It covers pre-K through 5, with a total enrollment of 424 students.
Hawaii Department of Education is responsible for 296 schools, King Liholiho Elementary School included, with 167,071 students in all.
Federal enrollment data show Asian students as the largest group at King Liholiho Elementary School, at 44%. Other groups include 33% multiracial, 9% Hispanic, 8% Pacific Islander, and 6% White. The county population is about 42% Asian, within a few points of the school. King Liholiho Elementary School's diversity index is 68%, against a US figure of 70%.
Dividing enrollment by its 30.5 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 13.9:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Hawaii average 13.8:1. King Liholiho Elementary School reports 26% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. For comparison, public schools in Honolulu County average 42%.
King Liholiho Elementary School is graded A- by allk12, scoring above 83% of Hawaii public elementary schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Within Honolulu County, the median household income is $106,195, 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides King Liholiho Elementary School, Honolulu County has 186 other public schools.
The shortest distance from King Liholiho Elementary School to another public school is about 0.5 miles, to Aliiolani Elementary School. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes King Liholiho Elementary School as City: Large.
King Liholiho Elementary School's enrollment dropped from 451 in 2020-21 to 424 in 2024-25. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (13.9:1) than in 2020-21 (15.6:1).
Discussions about King Liholiho Elementary School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Honolulu County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,001,146
Census ACS
Median income
$106,195
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
187
111,011 students
Quick facts
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- Aliiolani Elementary School0.5 mi · 231
- Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind0.7 mi · 49
- Kaimuki High School0.8 mi · 520
- Kaimuki Middle School0.9 mi · 1,019
- President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School0.9 mi · 346
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Frequently asked questions
About King Liholiho Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at King Liholiho Elementary School?
King Liholiho Elementary School enrolls approximately 424 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does King Liholiho Elementary School serve?
King Liholiho Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Liholiho Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at King Liholiho Elementary School is approximately 13.9:1 (31 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at King Liholiho Elementary School?
Student demographics at King Liholiho Elementary School are roughly 6% White, 9% Hispanic, 0% Black, 44% Asian, 33% Two or more.
Who oversees King Liholiho Elementary School?
King Liholiho Elementary School is overseen by Hawaii Department of Education in Honolulu County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.