Is King Kaumualii Elementary School a good school?

King Kaumualii Elementary School ranks 45 th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend King Kaumualii Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended King Kaumualii Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of King Kaumualii Elementary School?

Students at King Kaumualii Elementary School are 28% Two or more races, 26% Asian, 24% Pacific Islander, 17% Hispanic, 6% White.

What schools do graduates of King Kaumualii Elementary School attend?

Students who attend King Kaumualii Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School High : Kauai High School

King Kaumualii Elementary School

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King Kaumualii Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lihue, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 549. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

King Kaumualii consistently performs well on standardized tests, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (63.53% in 2023-2024) and Mathematics (63.67% in 2023-2024) across all grades, exceeding the state averages. The school also stands out in its performance for specific student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 165 Hawaii elementary schools for Hispanic students and 20th out of 207 schools for special education students, both with a 5-star rating. While the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.3% in 2023-2024, it is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Hanalei Elementary (37.4%) and Kapaa Elementary (28.6%).

King Kaumualii has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, consistently ranking in the top half of Hawaii elementary schools and earning 4-star and 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger. While the school's performance is generally strong, some nearby schools, such as Kilauea Elementary and Hanalei Elementary, also demonstrate high academic achievement, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Addressing the factors contributing to high chronic absenteeism could further enhance King Kaumualii Elementary School's overall performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4381 Hanamaulu Rd
Lihue, HI 96766

(808) 241-3150

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,347

Students who attend King Kaumualii Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
High:	Kauai High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 549

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

28.1%

Asian:

25.7%

Pacific Islander:

23.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details King Kaumualii Elementary School ranks better than 78.3% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 44^th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.78. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at King Kaumualii Elementary School is $17,347, which is the 60^th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.

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SchoolDigger ranks King Kaumualii Elementary School 45^th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See King Kaumualii Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1^st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at King Kaumualii Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	48.81	96^th	194	50.5%
2007	53.46	89^th	192	53.6%
2008	34.98	108^th	146	26.0%
2009	46.33	118^th	191	38.2%
2010	30.70	141^st	183	23.0%
2011	24.75	161^st	191	15.7%
2012	22.37	171^st	195	12.3%
2013	30.30	159^th	196	18.9%
2015	73.71	47^th	194	75.8%
2016	59.36	78^th	195	60.0%
2017	70.01	68^th	207	67.1%
2018	54.48	94^th	193	51.3%
2019	51.71	92^nd	196	53.1%
2021	73.87	45^th	196	77.0%
2022	68.75	63^rd	193	67.4%
2023	64.70	65^th	195	66.7%
2024	82.78	45^th	207	78.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at King Kaumualii Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.71	130^th	198	34.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at King Kaumualii Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.45	20^th	207	90.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at King Kaumualii Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.38	74^th	203	63.5%

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Rank History for African American students at King Kaumualii Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.38	42^nd	160	73.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at King Kaumualii Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.48	2^nd	165	98.8%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at King Kaumualii Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.35	99^th	196	49.5%

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Rank History for White students at King Kaumualii Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.00	30^th	202	85.1%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for King Kaumualii Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	69	4	214	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1992	130	3	310	27	3	n/a	n/a	0	473
1993	176	4	487	39	5	n/a	n/a	0	711
1994	204	5	578	43	5	n/a	n/a	0	835
1995	218	4	642	40	4	n/a	n/a	-1	907
1996	218	4	642	40	4	n/a	n/a	-1	907
1997	188	6	643	34	1	n/a	n/a	15	887
1998	177	4	622	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	838
1999	174	5	657	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	876
2000	153	5	650	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	847
2001	120	3	530	24	4	n/a	n/a	0	681
2002	108	4	442	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	574
2003	108	4	442	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	574
2004	79	4	430	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	531
2005	90	6	427	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	534
2006	108	2	406	15	3	n/a	n/a	0	534
2007	97	5	397	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	524
2008	98	4	401	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	532
2009	97	8	423	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	557
2010	104	3	422	23	5	n/a	n/a	0	557
2011	90	3	245	16	6	202	27	0	589
2012	75	2	244	44	5	198	55	0	623
2013	68	2	232	55	4	190	90	0	641
2014	60	2	221	77	4	180	110	0	654
2015	38	2	190	94	2	135	107	0	568
2016	32	2	178	101	1	140	141	0	595
2017	31	2	168	126	0	129	160	0	616
2018	30	2	168	108	0	132	179	0	619
2019	32	1	165	102	0	128	178	0	606
2020	35	1	172	107	1	131	180	0	627
2021	31	0	167	98	1	124	163	0	584
2022	27	0	152	102	0	127	137	0	545
2023	33	0	141	91	0	130	154	0	549

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at King Kaumualii Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	287	0.0	0.0	10.5
1992	473	25.0	18.9	15.6
1993	711	36.0	19.8	12
1994	835	47.0	17.8	17.1
1995	907	50.0	18.1	14.4
1996	907	50.0	18.1	14.4
1997	887	50.0	17.7	32.5
1998	838	49.0	17.1	25.8
1999	876	48.0	18.3	41.2
2000	847	53.0	16.0	45
2001	681	45.0	15.1	50.5
2002	574	35.0	16.4	49.7
2003	574	35.0	16.4	49.7
2004	531	34.0	15.6	53.1
2005	534	33.0	16.2	50.4
2006	534	34.0	15.7	47.9
2007	524	34.0	15.4	46.9
2008	532	36.0	14.8	47.2
2009	557	36.0	15.5	48.3
2010	557	36.0	15.4	48.1
2011	589	36.0	16.3	54
2012	623	42.0	14.8	55.9
2013	641	43.0	14.9	56.9
2014	654	43.5	15.0	57.8
2015	568	40.0	14.2	56.7
2016	595	39.0	15.2	57.1
2017	616	41.0	15.0	54.2
2018	619	41.0	15.0	52.8
2019	606	45.0	13.4	48.8
2020	627	41.0	15.2	49
2021	584	43.0	13.5	56
2022	545	43.0	12.6	56.5
2023	549	42.0	13.0	57.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio King Kaumualii Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	287	0.0	0.0	10.5
1992	473	25.0	18.9	15.6
1993	711	36.0	19.8	12
1994	835	47.0	17.8	17.1
1995	907	50.0	18.1	14.4
1996	907	50.0	18.1	14.4
1997	887	50.0	17.7	32.5
1998	838	49.0	17.1	25.8
1999	876	48.0	18.3	41.2
2000	847	53.0	16.0	45
2001	681	45.0	15.1	50.5
2002	574	35.0	16.4	49.7
2003	574	35.0	16.4	49.7
2004	531	34.0	15.6	53.1
2005	534	33.0	16.2	50.4
2006	534	34.0	15.7	47.9
2007	524	34.0	15.4	46.9
2008	532	36.0	14.8	47.2
2009	557	36.0	15.5	48.3
2010	557	36.0	15.4	48.1
2011	589	36.0	16.3	54
2012	623	42.0	14.8	55.9
2013	641	43.0	14.9	56.9
2014	654	43.5	15.0	57.8
2015	568	40.0	14.2	56.7
2016	595	39.0	15.2	57.1
2017	616	41.0	15.0	54.2
2018	619	41.0	15.0	52.8
2019	606	45.0	13.4	48.8
2020	627	41.0	15.2	49
2021	584	43.0	13.5	56
2022	545	43.0	12.6	56.5
2023	549	42.0	13.0	57.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for King Kaumualii Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,779 (10.3%)	$15,568 (89.7%)	$17,347

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King Kaumualii Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 92^nd of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 65^th of 195 Elementary schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (King Kaumualii Elementary School)	53	53
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (King Kaumualii Elementary School)	54	65	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (King Kaumualii Elementary School)	56	65	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (King Kaumualii Elementary School)	45	55	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (King Kaumualii Elementary School)	54	56	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (King Kaumualii Elementary School)	49	47	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
All Grades English Language Arts (King Kaumualii Elementary School)	54	57	3%
All Grades Mathematics (King Kaumualii Elementary School)	49	56	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	606	549	9.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	165	141	14.5%
Hispanic	102	91	10.8%
Pacific Islander	128	130	1.6%
White	32	33	3.1%
Two or More Races	178	154	13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	57.2%	8.4%

Schools Near King Kaumualii Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Science (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
King Kaumualii Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4381 Hanamaulu Rd	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 241-3150	549	42	13.0	57.2%	33 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (16.6%)	141 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	130 (23.7%)	154 (28.1%)	82.8	45^th of 207 public elementary schools	78.3%		64.7	65^th of 195 public elementary schools	66.7%	20	58.8	63.5	63.7	$17,347	$1,779	$15,568
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4319 Hardy St	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 274-3150	731	50	14.6	48.0%	30 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	150 (20.5%)	181 (24.8%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (15.2%)	259 (35.4%)	78.8	58^th of 207 public elementary schools	72.0%		54.5	84^th of 195 public elementary schools	56.9%	26	28.6	63.3	63.5	$16,176	$1,401	$14,775
Kapaa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4886 Kawaihau Rd	Kapaa	96746	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 821-4424	839	52	16.1	57.3%	93 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	173 (20.6%)	86 (10.3%)	1 (0.1%)	233 (27.8%)	253 (30.2%)	28.8	155^th of 207 public elementary schools	25.1%		32.5	134^th of 195 public elementary schools	31.3%	21	29.8	39.4	31.6	$15,371	$1,133	$14,238
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School	Public, Charter	K-7	2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy	Koloa	96756	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 635-5110	201	11	18.2	18.9%	123 (61.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	11 (5.5%)	34 (16.9%)	76.9	62^nd of 207 public elementary schools	70.0%		70.7	56^th of 195 public elementary schools	71.3%	6	47.5	70.7	48.1	$8,858	$479	$8,379
Koloa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3223 Poipu Rd	Koloa	96756	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 742-8460	342	22	15.5	55.3%	54 (15.8%)	1 (0.3%)	76 (22.2%)	42 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (23.1%)	90 (26.3%)	58.3	93^rd of 207 public elementary schools	55.1%		80.6	33^rd of 195 public elementary schools	83.1%	60	41.8	47.7	52.9	$16,970	$1,736	$15,234
Kalaheo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Maka Rd	Kalaheo	96741	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 332-6801	399	28	14.2	39.3%	66 (16.5%)	2 (0.5%)	90 (22.6%)	31 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (18.8%)	135 (33.8%)	85	41^st of 207 public elementary schools	80.2%		62.9	71^st of 195 public elementary schools	63.6%	30	69.8	63.1	65.4	$17,062	$1,397	$15,665
Kilauea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2440 Kolo Rd	Kilauea	96754	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 828-1212	270	19	14.2	34.8%	77 (28.5%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (18.9%)	30 (11.1%)	1 (0.4%)	41 (15.2%)	70 (25.9%)	79	57^th of 207 public elementary schools	72.5%		64.5	66^th of 195 public elementary schools	66.2%	9	69.6	62.5	54.3	$16,927	$1,552	$15,375
Eleele Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4750 Uliuli Rd	Eleele	96705	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 335-2111	408	29	14.0	52.0%	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (20.3%)	118 (28.9%)	1 (0.2%)	78 (19.1%)	118 (28.9%)	59.2	91^st of 207 public elementary schools	56.0%		47.7	99^th of 195 public elementary schools	49.2%	8	42.0	52.7	48.9	$16,393	$1,392	$15,001
Hanalei Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5-5415 Kuhio Hwy	Hanalei	96714	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 826-4300	192	18	10.9	31.8%	95 (49.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.9%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (12.0%)	48 (25.0%)	86.6	35^th of 207 public elementary schools	83.1%		76.4	43^rd of 195 public elementary schools	77.9%	8	68.2	67.9	62.3	$15,509	$832	$14,677

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