- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
King Liholiho Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 150003000201 · Honolulu, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.7:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
King Liholiho Elementary School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
King Liholiho 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 424
King Liholiho Elementary School
424 students
What this shows King Liholiho Elementary School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How King Liholiho Elementary School compares
King Liholiho Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,538
- 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
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.