The Royal School is a historic school founded in 1839 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, as the Chiefs' Children's School. The school was renamed as the Royal School in 1846. After the boarding closed in 1850, it became a day school for children. It later became a public elementary school, and moved to its present campus in 1967.
Serving 313 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 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 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 313 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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 0.78, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
24%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
5%
11%
Hawaiian
29%
25%
Two or more races
21%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
313 students attend Royal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Royal Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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Date
Student's First Day of School
August 04, 2025 (Monday)
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