King Kamehameha III Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lahaina, Hawaii 96761 · Hawaii Department of Education
#54 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#11941 of 50,301 nationally
About King Kamehameha III Elementary School
King Kamehameha III Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lahaina, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 333 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 54th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 333.
There are 4 schools in Lahaina; King Kamehameha III Elementary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)63%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for King Kamehameha III Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near King Kamehameha III Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
Lahaina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students · 8.4 km away
Lahainaluna High School
Lahaina · Public high · Grades 9–12
813 students · 8.4 km away
Lahaina Intermediate School
Lahaina · Public middle · Grades 6–8
449 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
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Kula Elementary School
Kula · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Kahuku Elementary School
Kahuku · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
339 students
Keaukaha Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students
Kamalii Elementary School
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342 students
Frequently asked questions
Is King Kamehameha III Elementary School a good school?
King Kamehameha III Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #54 of 182 in Hawaii. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does King Kamehameha III Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
King Kamehameha III Elementary School ranks #54 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #11941 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend King Kamehameha III Elementary School?
King Kamehameha III Elementary School had 333 students in 2025.
Is King Kamehameha III Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
King Kamehameha III Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near King Kamehameha III Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of King Kamehameha III Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.