King William Lunalilo Elementary School

244 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

King William Lunalilo Elementary School, located in the McCully-Mo?ili?ili neighborhood of Honolulu, is a historic public institution named after Hawaii’s first elected monarch, King William Charles Lunalilo. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is deeply embedded in its local community and emphasizes a supportive, culturally responsive learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, focusing on foundational academic skills while integrating Hawaii’s unique history and values into the classroom experience.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success and the fostering of a safe, inclusive campus culture. Beyond traditional academics, Lunalilo Elementary frequently engages in community-based initiatives and enrichment programs that encourage student participation and leadership. By blending modern educational standards with a respect for the school’s royal namesake and Hawaiian heritage, King William Lunalilo Elementary strives to prepare its students to be thoughtful, well-rounded citizens within the Honolulu community and beyond.

244

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King William Lunalilo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	21
Black	2
Asian	61
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	98

Pacific Islander
98 (40.2%)
Asian
61 (25.0%)
Two or More
46 (18.9%)
Hispanic
21 (8.6%)
White
15 (6.1%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)973-0270
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for King William Lunalilo Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for King William Lunalilo Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	106	43.4%
Male	138	56.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)