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Kilauea Elementary School vs. Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Should you attend Kilauea Elementary School or Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kilauea Elementary School
2440 Kolo Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Kilauea Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kilauea Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
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 50-54% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). 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).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-7
Total Students
291 students
221 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kilauea Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kilauea Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kilauea Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kilauea Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#119 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
#47 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kilauea Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in HI)
50-54%
(Top 30% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kilauea Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kilauea Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-79%
(Top 10% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kilauea Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kilauea Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School by grade.
Pre-K Students
4
-
Kindergarten Students
40
20
Grade 1 Students
36
22
Grade 2 Students
40
31
Grade 3 Students
40
22
Grade 4 Students
46
31
Grade 5 Students
49
43
Grade 6 Students
36
28
Grade 7 Students
-
24

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kilauea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
n/a
% Asian
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kilauea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
21%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kilauea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kilauea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
31%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kilauea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
15%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kilauea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
25%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kilauea Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.78
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kilauea Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kilauea Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kilauea Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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