Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School

4319 Hardy St
Lihue, HI 96766
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 743 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). 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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
743 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Motto
“Our Wilcox ‘Ohana will empower students for life-long success.”

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 0.76, 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)
#88 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
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53%
39%
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53%
52%
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50-54%
40%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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Asian
25%
24%
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Hispanic
20%
19%
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White
4%
11%
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Hawaiian
16%
25%
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Two or more races
35%
20%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.76
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(22-23)
33%
33.6%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Hawaiian Hawk Or ‘io

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School's ranking?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is ranked #88 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
743 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, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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