Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs's student population of 185 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs is 0.75, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
24%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
18%
11%
Hawaiian
35%
25%
Two or more races
19%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs's ranking?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs is ranked #231 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs often compared to?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcsis often viewed alongside schools like Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs?
185 students attend Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs offer ?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs part of?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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