Overview
Kua o ka La - NCPCS is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Hilo, Hawaii. The school enrolls 185 students. It is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Hawaii state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
185 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictHawaii Department of Education
County15001
CityHilo
ZIP96720
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID150003000288
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment185
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %82%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)