Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School

4319 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 731 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elsie H Wilcox 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 46% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School's student population of 731 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
731 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Elsie H Wilcox 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 Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#98 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
25%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
4%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
15%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
35%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School's ranking?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is ranked #98 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School often compared to?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Kaumualii Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School?
731 students attend Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School students are Two or more races, 25% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School offer ?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School part of?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 731 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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