Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School

2759 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prince Jonah Kuhio 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 98% 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: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School's student population of 187 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
187 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Prince Jonah Kuhio 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 Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School is 0.72, 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)
#143 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prince Jonah Kuhio 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.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prince Jonah Kuhio 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.
40-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Prince Jonah Kuhio 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
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Prince Jonah Kuhio 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
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
23%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
43%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Prince Jonah Kuhio 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
17%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Prince Jonah Kuhio 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 Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prince Jonah Kuhio 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
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prince Jonah Kuhio 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 Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School's ranking?
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School often compared to?
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manoa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School?
187 students attend Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School?
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School offer ?
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School part of?
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School located?
Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School is located in the McCully Moiliili neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 3 other public schools located in McCully Moiliili.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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