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Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Keaau, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education charter elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

16-120 Opukahaia St Suite 2, Keaau, HI 96749

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism42.7%

Students at Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 22 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,633

Median home value

$396,400

Median rent

$1,268/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

76.4%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Keaau Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–50.7 mi821Compare →
Christian Liberty AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–121.5 mi211Compare →
Kamehameha Schools Hawai'iPrivate · tuition4.1privateK–121.7 mi1,163Compare →
Kua O Ka La - NcpcsCharter · enrollment unverified7.7PK–84.9 mi185Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#219 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

Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs

Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is a public elementary school in Keaau, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 527 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs

What grades does Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs serve?

Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs?

Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs?

The student-teacher ratio at Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs rank in HI?

Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs ranks #219 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?

Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs a charter school?

Yes, Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs a Title I school?

No, Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs?

57.1% of students at Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs 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 – 8th
Enrollment
527
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hawaii County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.7%
Area population (ZIP 96749)
19,449
Area average commute
33.1 min
Area median age
43.1
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 96749; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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