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#254 of 292 schools in HI

King William Lunalilo Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

810 Pumehana St, Honolulu, HI 96826

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism39.6%

Students at King William Lunalilo Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where King William Lunalilo Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 71Excellent Transit
  • Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High1,993/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Honolulu), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,743

Median home value

$485,200

Median rent

$1,604/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

32.7%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ala Wai Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–50.6 mi347Compare →
Maryknoll SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–120.6 mi904Compare →
Moiliili Community CenterPrivate · tuition4.1privateK–50.6 mi57Compare →
Hawaiian Mission Academy Ka Lama IkiPrivate · tuition6.3privateK–80.7 mi66Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#254 of 292
District spending per student
$20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

King William Lunalilo Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About King William Lunalilo Elementary School

King William Lunalilo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 268 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #254 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about King William Lunalilo Elementary School

What grades does King William Lunalilo Elementary School serve?

King William Lunalilo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend King William Lunalilo Elementary School?

King William Lunalilo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King William Lunalilo Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at King William Lunalilo Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does King William Lunalilo Elementary School rank in HI?

King William Lunalilo Elementary School ranks #254 of 292 schools in HI.

What is King William Lunalilo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

King William Lunalilo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at King William Lunalilo Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, King William Lunalilo Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is King William Lunalilo Elementary School a charter school?

No, King William Lunalilo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is King William Lunalilo Elementary School a Title I school?

No, King William Lunalilo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King William Lunalilo Elementary School?

63.4% of students at King William Lunalilo Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.6%
Area population (ZIP 96826)
29,718
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
42.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96826; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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