- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hilo, HI
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Federal NCES profile for Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000288Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Hilo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs ranks #4 of 12 schools in Hilo, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 150003000288 · Hilo, HI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
185 enr · 14.2:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 185
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
185 students
What this shows Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs compares
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 75% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 20.5%
White 15.1%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Hilo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waiakea Elementary School
Standard public school
706 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Standard public school
669 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hilo Union Elementary School
Standard public school
449 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Standard public school
354 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Connections - New Century Pcs
Standard public school
352 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
How many students attend Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hilo, HI. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs?
70.1% of students at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs?
The largest demographic group at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 35.1% of enrollment, in Hilo, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs?
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs rank among schools in Hilo?
By Resource Investment Index, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs ranks #4 of 12 schools in Hilo, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hilo on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.