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#274 of 292 schools in HI
Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
School · Hawaii Department of Education · Kekaha, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education charter school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 610, Kekaha, HI 96752
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 2/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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 26 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,628
Median home value
$516,800
Median rent
$2,228/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96752; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Niihau High & Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Anuenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 450 | Compare → |
| Hawaii School for the Deaf and BlindEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #274 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
Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs is a public school in Kekaha, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 45 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #274 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs
What grades does Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs serve?
Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs?
Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs rank in HI?
Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs ranks #274 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs a charter school?
Yes, Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs a Title I school?
No, Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs?
71.1% of students at Kula Aupuni Niihau a Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Kauai County
- Phone
- (808) 337-2022
- Area population (ZIP 96752)
- 3,552
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 96752; 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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