King Kamehameha III Elementary School

607 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

King Kamehameha III Elementary School, located on Front Street in the historic heart of Lahaina, Maui, served as a cornerstone of the local community for generations. Situated just steps from the ocean, the school was known for its deep connection to Hawaiian history and culture, bearing the name of the monarch who famously declared, "Ua mau ke ea o ka ?aina i ka pono" (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness). For decades, it provided a foundational education to the children of West Maui, fostering a tight-knit environment that reflected the values and spirit of the Lahaina community.

Tragically, the school’s physical campus was destroyed during the devastating Lahaina wildfires in August 2023. While the historic buildings were lost, the school community demonstrated remarkable resilience by relocating and continuing operations at a temporary site in West Maui shortly after the disaster. Today, the school remains a symbol of Lahaina’s perseverance, working to maintain educational continuity and stability for its students and families as the broader community looks toward long-term recovery and eventual rebuilding.

607

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King Kamehameha III Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	151
Black	1
Asian	72
Two or More	120
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	93

White
169 (27.8 %)
Hispanic
151 (24.9 %)
Two or More
120 (19.8 %)
Pacific Islander
93 (15.3 %)
Asian
72 (11.9 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)662-3955
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 4

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 104