Very Good
#65 of 292 schools in HI
Top 22% in state
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Koloa, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 7th.
PO Box 1122, Koloa, HI 96746
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,681
Median home value
$830,500
Median rent
$2,053/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalaheo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Koloa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 344 | Compare → |
| Kawaikini - NcpcsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 583 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #65 of 292
- District spending per student
- $20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is a public elementary school in Koloa, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 221 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
What grades does Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School serve?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School rank in HI?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School ranks #65 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School a Title I school?
No, Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?
28.1% of students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kauai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (808) 635-5110
- Area population (ZIP 96746)
- 20,566
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96746; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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