Royal Elementary School

1519 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Royal Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 94% 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: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30% in HI
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Royal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Royal Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Royal Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Royal Elementary School is 0.77, 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)
#73 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Royal Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Royal 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.
60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Royal 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.
20-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Royal 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 Royal Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
26%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Royal Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Royal Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Royal Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Royal Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
31%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Royal 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
21%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Royal 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 Royal Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.77
This chart displays the diversity score of Royal 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
51%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Royal 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
14%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Royal 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 Royal Elementary School's ranking?
Royal Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Royal Elementary School often compared to?
Royal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like President Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Royal Elementary School?
325 students attend Royal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Royal Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Royal Elementary School?
Royal Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Royal Elementary School offer ?
Royal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Royal Elementary School part of?
Royal Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Royal Elementary School located?
Royal Elementary School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break -- No school
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of school
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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