Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Kanuikapono - Pcs 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kanuikapono - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kanuikapono - Pcs's student population of 191 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kanuikapono - Pcs 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 Kanuikapono - Pcs is 0.69, 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
#272 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
24%
Hispanic
18%
19%
White
15%
11%
Hawaiian
48%
25%
Two or more races
17%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Koaʻe
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kanuikapono - Pcs's ranking?
Kanuikapono - Pcs is ranked #272 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kanuikapono - Pcs often compared to?
Kanuikapono - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Kapaa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kanuikapono - Pcs?
The graduation rate of Kanuikapono - Pcs is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kanuikapono - Pcs?
191 students attend Kanuikapono - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Kanuikapono - Pcs students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kanuikapono - Pcs?
Kanuikapono - Pcs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kanuikapono - Pcs offer ?
Kanuikapono - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kanuikapono - Pcs part of?
Kanuikapono - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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