Excellent
#37 of 292 schools in HI
Top 12% in state
Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kailua, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
140 Alala Rd, Kailua, HI 96734
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ka'ohao Public Charter School score 70% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ka'ohao Public 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
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,554
Median home value
$1,246,300
Median rent
$3,297/mo
College educated
53.4%
Homeownership
64.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanted Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Kailua Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| St Anthony School KailuaPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| St John Vianney SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 169 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #37 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
Ka'ohao Public Charter School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ka'ohao Public Charter School
Ka'ohao Public Charter School is a public elementary school in Kailua, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ka'ohao Public Charter School
What grades does Ka'ohao Public Charter School serve?
Ka'ohao Public Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ka'ohao Public Charter School?
Ka'ohao Public Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ka'ohao Public Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ka'ohao Public Charter School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ka'ohao Public Charter School rank in HI?
Ka'ohao Public Charter School ranks #37 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Ka'ohao Public Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ka'ohao Public Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Ka'ohao Public Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ka'ohao Public Charter School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ka'ohao Public Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Ka'ohao Public Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ka'ohao Public Charter School a Title I school?
No, Ka'ohao Public Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ka'ohao Public Charter School?
5.6% of students at Ka'ohao Public 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 341
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (808) 266-7844
- Area population (ZIP 96734)
- 50,985
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 96734; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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