King Liholiho Elementary School

446 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.

446

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King Liholiho Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	41
Black	5
Asian	187
Two or More	158
Pacific Islander	28

Asian
187 (41.9 %)
Two or More
158 (35.4 %)
Hispanic
41 (9.2 %)
Pacific Islander
28 (6.3 %)
White
27 (6.1 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)

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:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 6

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for King Liholiho Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	80
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for King Liholiho Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	206	46.2%
Male	240	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)