Enrollment
524
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lihue, HI
King Kaumualii Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for King Kaumualii Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000242
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Kaumualii Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Hawaii schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Lihue · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
King Kaumualii Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Kaumualii Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lihue, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King Kaumualii Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at King Kaumualii Elementary School
King Kaumualii Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lihue, Hawaii, enrolling 524 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.9% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 87 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by Two or More (29%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lihue's public schools, it stands alongside Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School (743 students): King Kaumualii Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 14.9:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside King Kaumualii 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 Kaumualii Elementary School compares
King Kaumualii 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 5% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
Two or More 29.4%
Asian 24.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
White 5.7%
Largest group: Two or More at 29.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, King Kaumualii 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 Kaumualii 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 Kaumualii Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Kaumualii 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 Lihue
2 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 (~524 students)
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Frequently asked questions about King Kaumualii Elementary School
How many students attend King Kaumualii Elementary School?
King Kaumualii Elementary School has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lihue, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Kaumualii Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Kaumualii Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 20% 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 Kaumualii Elementary School?
41.9% of students at King Kaumualii Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Kaumualii Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at King Kaumualii Elementary School is Two or More at 29.4% of enrollment, in Lihue, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Kaumualii Elementary School?
King Kaumualii Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does King Kaumualii Elementary School rank among schools in Lihue?
By Resource Investment Index, King Kaumualii Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lihue, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lihue on the city page.
Is King Kaumualii Elementary School a good school?
King Kaumualii Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Kaumualii 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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