Enrollment
333
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lahaina, Hawaii, enrolling 333 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School is leaner than roughly 98% of Hawaii schools and 43% under the state's 14.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 333 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 52 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (27%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (20%) (diversity index 79/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Lahaina's public schools, it stands alongside Princess Nahienaena Elementary School (433 students): King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.1:1 vs 9.6:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School compares
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~333 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
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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.
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, 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. See all public schools in Lahaina on the city page.
Is King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School a good school?
King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Hawaii schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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