Excellent
#34 of 292 schools in HI
Top 11% in state
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kealakekua, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 729, Kealakekua, HI 96750
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kona Pacific - Pcs score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kona Pacific - 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,293
Median home value
$613,800
Median rent
$1,076/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke Kula O EhunuikaimalinoEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Konawaena Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Kona Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.3private | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 31 | 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.
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
- #34 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
Kona Pacific - Pcs is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kona Pacific - Pcs
Kona Pacific - Pcs is a public elementary school in Kealakekua, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kona Pacific - Pcs
What grades does Kona Pacific - Pcs serve?
Kona Pacific - Pcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Kona Pacific - Pcs?
Kona Pacific - Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kona Pacific - Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kona Pacific - Pcs is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kona Pacific - Pcs rank in HI?
Kona Pacific - Pcs ranks #34 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kona Pacific - Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Kona Pacific - Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Kona Pacific - Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kona Pacific - Pcs has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kona Pacific - Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Kona Pacific - Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kona Pacific - Pcs a Title I school?
No, Kona Pacific - Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kona Pacific - Pcs?
50.0% of students at Kona Pacific - 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
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hawaii County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.1%
- Phone
- (808) 322-4900
- Area population (ZIP 96750)
- 3,137
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 50.9
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 96750; 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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