Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School's student population of 221 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is 0.61, 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
#51 out of 292 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
24%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
58%
11%
Hawaiian
9%
25%
Two or more races
16%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School's ranking?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is ranked #51 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School often compared to?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanalei Elementary School, Kilauea Elementary School, Koloa 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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?
221 students attend Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School offer ?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School part of?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
Review Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
