King Kamehameha III Elementary School

Summary:

King Kamehameha III Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lahaina, Hawaii, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 607 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Over the past several years, King Kamehameha III Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined, from 59th out of 193 Hawaii elementary schools in 2017-2018 (rated 4 stars) to 174th out of 207 in 2023-2024 (rated 1 star). The school's rankings for specific student groups are also low, with 1-star ratings for African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and White students, as well as English Language Learners. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.1% in the 2023-2024 school year, and its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments and the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) for Science, is below the state averages across all grades and subjects.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Kamalii Elementary School, King Kamehameha III Elementary School generally performs worse in terms of academic proficiency rates and school rankings. The school's relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (39.87% in 2022-2023) suggests that the student population may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 Akahele St
       Lahaina, HI  96761


(808) 662-3955

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
174th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,000 Help


Students who attend King Kamehameha III Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lahaina Intermediate School
High:    Lahainaluna High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
27.4%
White:
24.6%
Two or more races:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details King Kamehameha III Elementary School ranks worse than 84.1% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 160th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at King Kamehameha III Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (27.4%), White (24.6%), two or more races (19.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at King Kamehameha III Elementary School is 11.7, which is the 17th best among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare King Kamehameha III Elementary School employs 42 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at King Kamehameha III Elementary School is $15,000. 153 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

King Kamehameha III Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks King Kamehameha III Elementary School 174th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See King Kamehameha III Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for King Kamehameha III Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at King Kamehameha III Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.16 118th 194 39.2%
2007 35.23 137th 192 28.6%
2008 32.58 113th 146 22.6%
2009 29.82 151st 191 20.9%
2010 51.53 96th 183 47.5%
2011 39.46 127th 191 33.5%
2012 41.29 129th 195 33.8%
2013 45.87 119th 196 39.3%
2015 55.56 84th 194 56.7%
2016 55.27 89th 195 54.4%
2017 71.90 60th 207 71.0%
2018 67.50 59th 193 69.4%
2019 65.97 67th 196 65.8%
2021 60.92 73rd 196 62.8%
2022 45.60 100th 193 48.2%
2023 41.88 114th 195 41.5%
2024 20.82 174th 207 15.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at King Kamehameha III Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.15 153rd 198 22.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at King Kamehameha III Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.83 100th 207 51.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at King Kamehameha III Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.78 71st 203 65.0%
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Rank History for African American students at King Kamehameha III Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 137th 160 14.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at King Kamehameha III Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.23 127th 165 23.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at King Kamehameha III Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.72 175th 196 10.7%
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Rank History for White students at King Kamehameha III Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.13 156th 202 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for King Kamehameha III Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 165 2 665 8 4 n/a n/a 0 844
1989 152 3 494 6 2 n/a n/a 0 657
1990 172 5 489 12 3 n/a n/a 0 681
1991 187 19 457 2 5 n/a n/a 0 670
1992 246 4 447 25 5 n/a n/a 0 727
1993 286 4 453 39 3 n/a n/a 0 785
1994 284 3 490 41 5 n/a n/a 0 823
1995 296 1 375 54 3 n/a n/a 0 729
1996 296 1 375 54 3 n/a n/a 0 729
1997 274 3 347 39 4 n/a n/a 11 678
1998 281 3 332 42 7 n/a n/a 0 665
1999 286 6 321 39 5 n/a n/a 0 657
2000 278 5 295 45 7 n/a n/a 0 630
2001 263 8 292 49 8 n/a n/a 0 620
2002 268 5 283 85 5 n/a n/a 0 646
2003 268 5 283 85 5 n/a n/a 0 646
2004 290 5 291 95 3 n/a n/a 0 684
2005 290 3 306 101 2 n/a n/a 0 702
2006 305 3 326 113 3 n/a n/a 0 750
2007 285 5 319 129 4 n/a n/a 0 742
2008 258 5 323 123 2 n/a n/a 0 711
2009 245 6 319 121 2 n/a n/a 0 693
2010 242 4 334 140 3 n/a n/a 0 723
2011 153 4 153 145 2 178 104 0 739
2012 151 6 150 154 3 178 121 0 763
2013 166 7 138 183 2 156 152 0 804
2014 176 7 148 193 2 154 139 0 819
2015 165 6 138 186 0 148 133 0 776
2016 173 3 136 181 1 152 153 0 799
2017 172 2 119 184 1 130 150 0 758
2018 171 2 112 177 2 116 150 0 730
2019 176 2 100 176 2 112 157 0 725
2020 181 1 102 184 2 129 137 0 736
2021 167 1 93 171 2 114 126 0 674
2022 172 2 82 161 2 105 122 0 646
2023 169 1 72 151 1 93 120 0 607
2024 121 1 59 135 0 78 98 0 492

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at King Kamehameha III Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 844 45.0 18.7 23.5
1989 657 38.0 17.2 21.2
1990 681 34.0 20.0 18.5
1991 670 34.0 19.7 14.9
1992 727 37.0 19.6 17.5
1993 785 44.0 17.8 14
1994 823 42.0 19.6 12.9
1995 729 41.0 17.8 24.7
1996 729 41.0 17.8 24.7
1997 678 38.0 17.8 32.1
1998 665 35.0 19.0 25
1999 657 37.0 17.8 33.8
2000 630 37.0 17.0 31
2001 620 40.0 15.5 30.5
2002 646 36.0 17.9 36.2
2003 646 36.0 17.9 36.2
2004 684 37.0 18.5 34.2
2005 702 38.5 18.2 34.2
2006 750 44.0 17.0 37.3
2007 742 47.0 15.8 35.3
2008 711 45.0 15.8 32.6
2009 693 43.0 16.1 35.2
2010 723 45.0 16.0 44.5
2011 739 43.0 17.1 50.6
2012 763 48.0 15.8 54.1
2013 804 48.0 16.7 55.6
2014 819 47.0 17.4 53.6
2015 776 46.0 16.8 50.8
2016 799 49.0 16.3 50.6
2017 758 44.0 17.2 47.9
2018 730 45.0 16.2 45.5
2019 725 44.0 16.4 41
2020 736 46.0 16.0 42.4
2021 674 45.0 14.9 48.1
2022 646 45.0 14.3 48.8
2023 607 41.0 14.8 39.9
2024 492 42.0 11.7 43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio King Kamehameha III Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 844 45.0 18.7 23.5
1989 657 38.0 17.2 21.2
1990 681 34.0 20.0 18.5
1991 670 34.0 19.7 14.9
1992 727 37.0 19.6 17.5
1993 785 44.0 17.8 14
1994 823 42.0 19.6 12.9
1995 729 41.0 17.8 24.7
1996 729 41.0 17.8 24.7
1997 678 38.0 17.8 32.1
1998 665 35.0 19.0 25
1999 657 37.0 17.8 33.8
2000 630 37.0 17.0 31
2001 620 40.0 15.5 30.5
2002 646 36.0 17.9 36.2
2003 646 36.0 17.9 36.2
2004 684 37.0 18.5 34.2
2005 702 38.5 18.2 34.2
2006 750 44.0 17.0 37.3
2007 742 47.0 15.8 35.3
2008 711 45.0 15.8 32.6
2009 693 43.0 16.1 35.2
2010 723 45.0 16.0 44.5
2011 739 43.0 17.1 50.6
2012 763 48.0 15.8 54.1
2013 804 48.0 16.7 55.6
2014 819 47.0 17.4 53.6
2015 776 46.0 16.8 50.8
2016 799 49.0 16.3 50.6
2017 758 44.0 17.2 47.9
2018 730 45.0 16.2 45.5
2019 725 44.0 16.4 41
2020 736 46.0 16.0 42.4
2021 674 45.0 14.9 48.1
2022 646 45.0 14.3 48.8
2023 607 41.0 14.8 39.9
2024 492 42.0 11.7 43.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for King Kamehameha III Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,064 (7.1%) $13,936 (92.9%) $15,000

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King Kamehameha III Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 114th of 195 Elementary schools
 24.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (King Kamehameha III Elementary School)5533
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (King Kamehameha III Elementary School)5846
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (King Kamehameha III Elementary School)7144
 27%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (King Kamehameha III Elementary School)5447
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (King Kamehameha III Elementary School)6756
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (King Kamehameha III Elementary School)4944
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (King Kamehameha III Elementary School)6345
 18%
All Grades Mathematics (King Kamehameha III Elementary School)5346
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students725607
 16.3%
African American21
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10072
 28%
Hispanic176151
 14.2%
Pacific Islander11293
 17%
White176169
 4%
Two or More Races157120
 23.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%39.9%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about King Kamehameha III Elementary School

King Kamehameha III Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.9% of Hawaii elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 492 students attended King Kamehameha III Elementary School.

Students who attend King Kamehameha III Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lahaina Intermediate School
High : Lahainaluna High School

Students at King Kamehameha III Elementary School are 27% Hispanic, 25% White, 20% Two or more races, 16% Pacific Islander, 12% Asian.


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