Very Good
#101 of 292 schools in HI
Top 34% in state
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Honolulu, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1618 Palama St, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Princess Miriam K Likelike 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$74,690
Median home value
$930,000
Median rent
$1,419/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanakila Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| St Theresa SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| Kauluwela Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 446 | Compare → |
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
- #101 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
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School is a public elementary school in Honolulu, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School
What grades does Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School serve?
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School?
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School rank in HI?
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School ranks #101 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School a charter school?
No, Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Princess Miriam K Likelike Elementary School?
75.1% of students at Princess Miriam K Likelike 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
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (808) 832-3370
- Area population (ZIP 96817)
- 55,213
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 96817; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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