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King Liholiho Elementary School

3430 Maunaloa Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96816

Top 10% School in Hawaii

Ranked 5 of 115 in Hawaii

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About King Liholiho Elementary School

King Liholiho Elementary School is located at 3430 Maunaloa Avenue, Honolulu, in the Kaimuki neighborhood. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 457 students, with a student–teacher ratio near 15:1. Around 73% of students are proficient in math, and about 70% are proficient in reading. The student body is roughly 52% male and 48% female. The school's atmosphere is warm and supportive of education. The staff consists of individuals who genuinely care, creating a positive environment that fosters student development and a sense of inclusion. Quite typically, houses in the nearby Honolulu area will cost you between $1,200,000 and $1,800,000. Such price levels are a sign of quite a demand for local real estate near Kaimuki and central O‘ahu. Parents usually describe the teachers as being very attentive and communicative, and children are said to be the most fortunate when families are actively involved and there is a strong academic program. Being one of the best elementary schools in Hawaii, King Liholiho Elementary School boasts a strong record of proficiency and has been nationally recognized for ????????????????years.

Contact Information

Address

3430 Maunaloa Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96816

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Phone

(808) 733-4850

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 73%
Reading 70%
State average proficiency is 73% in Math and 70% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
457
Total Students
$73843
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at King Liholiho Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 6.13%
Asian 44.64%
Hispanic 8.32%
Black 0.88%
Two+ Races 33.26%
Native Am. 0%
White
6.13%
Asian
44.64%
Hispanic
8.32%
Black
0.88%
Two+ Races
33.26%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 457
48.36%
221 Female
51.64%
236 Male

Student Population

457 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

457 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

King Liholiho Elementary School is preparing for its 100th-year anniversary in 2026. Plans include a luau with music, food trucks, and student performances. The PTA is fundraising through t-shirt sales and collecting memories and photos from alumni to support the celebration.

FAQ

Q1. How does King Liholiho help students learn about traditional Hawaiian place names?

Ans. Lessons teach students about the cultural and historical importance of certain place names by explaining what they mean.

Q2. What does the school do to help kids learn how to compare story settings?

Ans. Teachers help students talk about how different stories take place in different places and how place affects what happens.

Q3: What routines help students take care of shared reading rugs or floor spaces?

Ans. Students keep shared learning spaces neat by following rules about spacing and cleaning up.

Q4. How does King Liholiho help students learn how to act well online?

Ans. Teachers talk about being nice, respectful, and safe when using digital tools that the school has approved.

Q5. How does the school help students become ready to ask questions of guest speakers?

Ans. Students come up with and improve simple questions ahead of time so they can talk to visitors in a polite way.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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