King Kaumualii Elementary School

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

King Kaumualii Elementary School, located in Lihue on the island of Kauai, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Named after the last reigning monarch of Kauai, King Kaumualii, the school reflects a deep respect for Hawaiian history and culture. It provides a comprehensive academic program for students from kindergarten through the fifth grade, focusing on core subjects while fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to the diverse needs of its student population, promoting a sense of "ohana" (family) within its campus culture. By integrating community values with modern educational standards, King Kaumualii Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school and beyond. Through a blend of rigorous instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedicated faculty, the school maintains a positive learning environment aimed at cultivating both the intellectual and personal success of every child in Lihue.

524

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King Kaumualii Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	90
Asian	129
Two or More	154
Pacific Islander	121

Two or More
154 (29.4%)
Asian
129 (24.6%)
Pacific Islander
121 (23.1%)
Hispanic
90 (17.2%)
White
30 (5.7%)

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)241-3150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 9

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 97