C
Below Average
55/100

Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4319 Hardy St, Lihue, HI 96766
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels above the U.S. average · 71st percentile in Hawaii
Growth
D
Students gain 0.67 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 8th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Hawaii schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
724
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%71/1000.4 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%8/100Students gain 0.67 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.83 in 2009–19; 8th percentile in Hawaii (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Hawaii schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Hawaii. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency49% (+2 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency39% (+8 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Hawaii state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%42%reading -2 pts, math -1 pts45th percentile (list)
Asian47%37%reading +1 pts, math +1 pts58th percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading +3 pts, math -1 pts45th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4319 Hardy St
City Lihue
ZIP Code 96766
District 1500030
NCES School ID 150003000094
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96766

Understanding the community around Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $88,449
Per Capita Income $34,578
Poverty Rate 6.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $687,900
Median Rent $1,707
Owner-Occupied 62.2%
Renter-Occupied 37.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Two or More Races 35.6%
Asian 24.5%
Hispanic/Latino 20.6%
Pacific Islander 16.2%
White 3.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 724
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School has 724 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School serve?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School receive per student?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School receives $19,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School in 96766 ▼
Avg Home Value
$844,196
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,214
1-Year Change
+2.9%
% Renters
37.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026