Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs

345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs's student population of 164 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
164 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs 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)
#221 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
38%
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40-44%
52%
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21-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
25%
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Hispanic
28%
18%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
19%
11%
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Hawaiian
31%
26%
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Two or more races
20%
19%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs's ranking?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs is ranked #221 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs often compared to?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcsis often viewed alongside schools like Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs?
164 students attend Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs students are Hawaiian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs offer ?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs part of?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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