Profile

Established: 1899

Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) 

Principal/Head of School: Bebi Davis, EdD & PhD

Vice Principal: Jane Toyama

Enrollment: Approximately 250

Grades: PreK - 5

Mascot: Peacock

Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow

Location: 783 North King Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96817

Princess Victoria Ka'iulani Elementary School (PVK) is in the Kaimuki-McKinley- Roosevelt Complex Area of the of the Hawaii State Department of Education – the only statewide public education system in the United States.  PVK is a part of the McKinley Complex. 

Curricula are aligned with the Hawaii Department of Education Subject Standards, which include Hawaii Content and Performance Standards, Hawaii Common Core Standards, Hawaii Core Standards for Social Studies, the Next Generation Science Standards, National Core Art Standards, Hawaiʻi World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages, and National Health Education Standards: Achieving Excellence.  

Vision:  

ENVIRONMENT: At Princess Victoria Ka'iulani, we envision a school whose faculty and students build relationships through teamwork and respect, while acknowledging the emotional, mental, and physical safety of everyone.

CURRICULUM: We use curriculum that is aligned to the state and national standards, allows flexibility to meet the various needs of students, and has real world applications.

INSTRUCTION: Instruction is targeted and aligned to standards with scaffolds and accommodations. Studentslearn through active participation in rigorous instruction and engaging activities incorporating a variety of learning styles, collaboration, innovation and enthusiasm.

ASSESSMENT: We, at Ka'iulani Elementary School, consistently use multiple assessments, both formative and summative, to target instruction and measure student progress.

Mission:  We, at Princess Victoria Ka'iulani Elementary School, educate and empower lifelong learners to achieve skills,

both academically and socially, for the changing world.

Our Story:  Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani Elementary School (PVKES) is located in the Kalihi-Palama community as part of the Kaimukī-McKinley-Roosevelt Complex Area on Oʻahu. Situated at 783 North King Street in Honolulu, PVKES belongs to the McKinley Complex within the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education. Serving approximately 250 students in grades PreK–5, PVKES proudly identifies as home of the Peacock, with school colors of blue, green, and yellow symbolizing pride, growth, and vibrancy.

Resting along the Honolulu coastline with the Koʻolau mountains as a backdrop, the school celebrates its rich cultural diversity and vibrant neighborhood, where local businesses, markets, and gathering places anchor daily life. Inspired by Princess Victoria Kaʻiulani—heir apparent to the Hawaiian Kingdom, known for her grace, resilience, and advocacy—the school community upholds aloha, perseverance, authentic teaching and learning, and a commitment to justice.

Neighborhood resources, including Tamashiro Market, Kalihi-Palama Health Center, HCAP, Honolulu Community College, and Downtown Chinatown, support students and families. Founded in 1899, PVKES has remained a cornerstone of learning, belonging, and hope through 125 years of demographic shifts.

PVKES provides a standards-aligned education, emphasizing rigorous, student-centered instruction that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Assessments guide instruction and measure growth. Accredited for six years by WASC, PVKES partners with families and organizations to ensure student success. Its mission—to educate and empower lifelong learners academically and socially—continues to nurture students who are resilient, respectful, responsible, compassionate, and ready to contribute positively to their communities, following Princess Kaʻiulani’s inspiring example.