C−
Students
185
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–9
What stands out about Kua o ka La - NCPCS
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 31.7%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 49.6%
Location
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345 Makalika, Hilo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten23
Grade 126
Grade 226
Grade 321
Grade 417
Grade 529
Grade 621
Grade 77
Grade 811
Grade 94
Enrollment over time
173’20
148’21
164’22
185’23
185’24
Up 6.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 35%Hispanic 26%Two or more races 21%White 15%Asian 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.