King Kaumualii Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lihue, Hawaii 96766 · Hawaii Department of Education
#82 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#18582 of 50,301 nationally
About King Kaumualii Elementary School
King Kaumualii Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lihue, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 524 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 82nd of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 524.
There are 5 schools in Lihue; King Kaumualii 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%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
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 Kaumualii Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near King Kaumualii Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
Lihue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students · 2.7 km away
Kauai High School
Lihue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students · 4.3 km away
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
Lihue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
826 students · 5.0 km away
Kawaikini - NCPCS
Lihue · Charter other · Grades K–12
177 students · 5.9 km away
Kapaa Middle School
Kapaa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students · 9.4 km away
Kapaa Elementary School
Kapaa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students · 11 km away
Kapaa High School
Kapaa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,005 students · 11 km away
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Koloa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
242 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Hawaii with a comparable Enrollment.
Barbers Point Elementary School
Kapolei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
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Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
529 students
Manoa Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Pearl City Highlands School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students
Kalihi Kai Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Waikele Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students
Frequently asked questions
Is King Kaumualii Elementary School a good school?
King Kaumualii Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #82 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 Kaumualii Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
King Kaumualii Elementary School ranks #82 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #18582 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend King Kaumualii Elementary School?
King Kaumualii Elementary School had 524 students in 2025.
Is King Kaumualii Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
King Kaumualii Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near King Kaumualii Elementary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of King Kaumualii Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.