King Liholiho Elementary School

424 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

King Liholiho Elementary School is a public school located in the Kaimuki neighborhood of Honolulu, Hawaii. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is named in honor of Kamehameha II, who was known as Liholiho. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the preservation of Hawaiian culture and values.

The school is recognized for its commitment to a well-rounded education, focusing on core subjects while incorporating place-based learning that connects students to the history and geography of O?ahu. Like many schools in the Hawaii State Department of Education system, Liholiho Elementary prioritizes a supportive, inclusive atmosphere, encouraging parent involvement and community partnerships to ensure that students are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

424

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King Liholiho Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	38
Black	2
Asian	187
Two or More	140
Pacific Islander	32

Asian
187 (44.1%)
Two or More
140 (33.0%)
Hispanic
38 (9.0%)
Pacific Islander
32 (7.5%)
White
25 (5.9%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

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)733-4850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
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 7

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for King Liholiho Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for King Liholiho Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	50.2%
Male	211	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)