- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lahaina, HI
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000061
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Hawaii schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lahaina · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lahaina, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-115 students YoY
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-18.9%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-115 students YoY 150003000061 · Lahaina, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
333 enr · 8.1:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School shrank from 607 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-18.9%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 333
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
333 students
What this shows King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School reports 333 students on the CCD universe file.
How King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School compares
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.1:1 | ▼ 43% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 23% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 2% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19.5%
White 18.3%
Two or More 18.0%
Asian 16.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 27.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.4, King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Lahaina
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
How many students attend King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School?
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lahaina, HI. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), down 115.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School is 8.1:1, which is 43% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School?
31.0% of students at King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 27.3% of enrollment, in Lahaina, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School?
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School rank among public schools in Lahaina?
By Resource Investment Index, King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lahaina, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.