ELSIE H WILCOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Lihue, HI with about 811 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Elsie H. Wilcox Elementary School, located in Lihue, Kauai, serves a diverse student body as part of the Hawaii State Department of Education. Named in honor of Elsie Hart Wilcox—a prominent educator and community leader known for her lifelong commitment to public service and the development of education in Hawaii—the school strives to uphold a legacy of community involvement and academic growth. It serves as a foundational educational hub for the Lihue area, focusing on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive, culturally responsive environment for its students.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to integrate traditional Hawaiian values with modern educational standards, helping students develop both character and critical thinking skills. By maintaining strong ties with the surrounding community, Wilcox Elementary provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to meet the holistic needs of its learners. As part of a larger district-wide effort to ensure equitable access to quality education, the school remains a vital institution for families in Kauai, dedicated to preparing the next generation for long-term success.

For more information, contact Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School at (808) 274-3150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.