Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School is 0.74, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
33%
24%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
11%
Hawaiian
34%
25%
Two or more races
17%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School's ranking?
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School often compared to?
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Royal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School?
440 students attend Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 33% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School?
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School offer ?
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School part of?
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School located?
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School is located in the Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 4 other public schools located in Makiki And Lower And Punchbowl And Tantalus.
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