Enrollment
424
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Honolulu, HI
King Liholiho Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for King Liholiho Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000201
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Liholiho Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Hawaii schools.
- #14 of 53
- schools in Honolulu · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
King Liholiho Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Liholiho Elementary School ranks #14 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King Liholiho Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at King Liholiho Elementary School
King Liholiho Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Honolulu, Hawaii, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and Two or More (33%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Honolulu's public schools, it stands alongside Maemae Elementary School (667 students): King Liholiho Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.7:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside King Liholiho 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 Liholiho Elementary School compares
King Liholiho 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 41% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Asian 44.1%
Two or More 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.5%
White 5.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, King Liholiho Elementary School is about as mixed as the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes King Liholiho 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 Liholiho Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Liholiho 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 Honolulu
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Maemae Elementary School
Standard public school
667 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Moanalua Elementary School
Standard public school
661 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Aliamanu Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Salt Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School
Standard public school
587 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Makalapa Elementary School
Standard public school
579 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~424 students)
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Frequently asked questions about King Liholiho Elementary School
How many students attend King Liholiho Elementary School?
King Liholiho Elementary School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Honolulu, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Liholiho Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Liholiho Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at King Liholiho Elementary School?
23.5% of students at King Liholiho Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Liholiho Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at King Liholiho Elementary School is Asian at 44.1% of enrollment, in Honolulu, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Liholiho Elementary School?
King Liholiho Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Liholiho Elementary School rank among schools in Honolulu?
By Resource Investment Index, King Liholiho Elementary School ranks #14 of 53 schools in Honolulu, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Honolulu on the city page.
Is King Liholiho Elementary School a good school?
King Liholiho Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Liholiho 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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