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King Liholiho Elementary School

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King Liholiho Elementary School ranks 33 rd of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

33^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 204 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Hawaii elementary schools

Summary

King Liholiho Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 457 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

King Liholiho Elementary School has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (71.3%), Mathematics (69.64%), and Science (70.93%) that significantly exceed state averages. The school has been ranked among the top 20 elementary schools in Hawaii, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This places the school in the top 10% of elementary schools in the state. The school has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, with top 50 rankings for Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, as well as English Language Learners.

When compared to nearby schools, King Liholiho Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's academic performance, statewide ranking, and student group performance are generally superior to the surrounding schools, with the exception of Waikiki Elementary School, which also ranks among the top elementary schools in Hawaii. The school's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.3% further contributes to its positive reputation within the community, making it a desirable choice for families seeking a quality education for their children.

424

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,117

Per pupil spending ?

25.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3430 Maunaloa Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816

(808) 733-4850

District: Hawaii Department of Education

Students who attend King Liholiho Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Kaimuki Middle School
High:	Kalani High School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

44.1%

Two or more races:

33.0%

Hispanic:

9.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 87th percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Hawaii elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hawaii Department of Education

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

33^rd of 204

Hawaii public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 182Elementary Schools in the Hawaii Department of Education

1^st of 1Hawaii Department of Education among Hawaii districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	86.8	33 of 204	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	91.5	20 of 207	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	89.8	19 of 195	90.3%	★★★★★
2022	84.4	29 of 193	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	81.8	34 of 196	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	91.1	11 of 196	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	86.7	21 of 193	89.1%	★★★★☆
2017	86.5	38 of 207	81.6%	★★★★☆
2016	90.9	12 of 195	93.8%	★★★★★
2015	86.3	26 of 194	86.6%	★★★★☆
2013	85.9	22 of 196	88.8%	★★★★☆
2012	84.7	24 of 195	87.7%	★★★★☆
2011	91.8	9 of 191	95.3%	★★★★★
2010	92.7	8 of 183	95.6%	★★★★★
2009	89.9	11 of 191	94.2%	★★★★★
2008	76.6	22 of 146	84.9%	★★★★☆
2007	61.7	66 of 192	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	68.1	48 of 194	75.3%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	78.3	47 of 160	70.6%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	65.9	56 of 125	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.1	57 of 203	71.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	93.5	14 of 123	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	91.8	24 of 198	87.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	79.6	44 of 165	73.3%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2024	44.7	121 of 196	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	38.1	108 of 153	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	69.0	73 of 207	64.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Hawaii percentile	Rating
2025	57.1	87 of 171	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	79.3	45 of 202	77.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)89th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2024)73rd percentile-17 vs school

African American (2024)71st percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2025)55th percentile-29 vs school

White (2025)49th percentile-35 vs school

Pacific Islander (2024)38th percentile-52 vs school

Special Education (2025)29th percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs Hawaii (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts71%

Mathematics71%

Science61%

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Schools Near King Liholiho Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				HSA Science (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
King Liholiho Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3430 Maunaloa Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4850	424	31	13.9	25.7%	25 (5.9%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (9.0%)	187 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	140 (33.0%)	86.8	33^rd of 204 public elementary schools	83.8%		91.5	20^th of 207 public elementary schools	90.3%	13	61.0	71.0	71.0	$15,117	$984	$14,133
Aliiolani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1240 7th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 733-4750	231	19	12.1	45.9%	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (18.2%)	77 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (17.7%)	65 (28.1%)	74.3	66^th of 204 public elementary schools	67.6%		91.1	21^st of 207 public elementary schools	89.9%	45	39.0	72.0	82.0	$18,268	$1,902	$16,366
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	324 Kapahulu Ave	Honolulu	96815	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 971-6922	346	24	14.4	56.4%	46 (13.3%)	5 (1.4%)	64 (18.5%)	86 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (17.6%)	84 (24.3%)	44.4	116^th of 204 public elementary schools	43.1%		44.4	131^st of 207 public elementary schools	36.7%	15	43.0	46.0	44.0	$17,996	$1,647	$16,349
Waikiki Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3710 Leahi Ave	Honolulu	96815	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 971-6900	553	36	15.3	21.2%	99 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.9%)	194 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.5%)	186 (33.6%)	96.7	9^th of 204 public elementary schools	95.6%		95.5	12^th of 207 public elementary schools	94.2%	3	79.0	79.0	84.0	$15,173	$1,064	$14,109
Waialae Elementary - PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1045 19th Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4880	495	40	12.3	25.3%	53 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	71 (14.3%)	147 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.3%)	187 (37.8%)	70.1	76^th of 204 public elementary schools	62.7%		76	65^th of 207 public elementary schools	68.6%	11	48.0	66.0	55.0	$8,816	$1,180	$7,636
Hokulani Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2940 Kamakini St	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4789	280	19	14.7	16.4%	24 (8.6%)	5 (1.8%)	36 (12.9%)	123 (43.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	76 (27.1%)	96.7	7^th of 204 public elementary schools	96.6%		97.2	4^th of 207 public elementary schools	98.1%	3	85.0	79.0	77.0	$15,040	$823	$14,217
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2759 South King St	Honolulu	96826	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 973-0085	177	13	13.6	63.3%	6 (3.4%)	2 (1.1%)	28 (15.8%)	43 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (41.2%)	25 (14.1%)	25.9	155^th of 204 public elementary schools	24.0%		38.3	136^th of 207 public elementary schools	34.3%	19	27.0	46.0	30.0	$18,875	$1,387	$17,488
Ala Wai Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	503 Kamoku St	Honolulu	96826	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 973-0070	344	25	13.7	64.8%	10 (2.9%)	5 (1.5%)	36 (10.5%)	93 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	135 (39.2%)	65 (18.9%)	39.4	128^th of 204 public elementary schools	37.3%		48.7	116^th of 207 public elementary schools	44.0%	12	43.0	42.0	41.0	$17,153	$1,504	$15,649
Mayor John H Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4945 Kilauea Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-4740	513	38	13.5	15.0%	13 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.0%)	301 (58.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	145 (28.3%)	91.1	20^th of 204 public elementary schools	90.2%		96.6	6^th of 207 public elementary schools	97.1%	14	67.0	74.0	74.0	$15,541	$1,317	$14,224
Kahala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4559 Kilauea Ave	Honolulu	96816	Honolulu County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 733-8455	273	20	14.0	23.8%	29 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (15.4%)	113 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.7%)	68 (24.9%)	90.7	24^th of 204 public elementary schools	88.2%		77.5	61^st of 207 public elementary schools	70.5%	37	67.0	77.0	68.0	$16,879	$1,368	$15,511

Frequently Asked Questions about King Liholiho Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of King Liholiho Elementary School?

Students at King Liholiho Elementary School are 44% Asian, 33% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 8% Pacific Islander, 6% White.

What district is King Liholiho Elementary School in?

Hawaii Department of Education

How many students attend King Liholiho Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 424 students attended King Liholiho Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of King Liholiho Elementary School attend?

Students who attend King Liholiho Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kaimuki Middle School
High : Kalani High School

Is King Liholiho Elementary School a good school?

King Liholiho Elementary School ranks 33^rd of 204 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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