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Kua o ka La - NCPCS

Hilo, Hawaii · Grades PreK to 9 · Hawaii Department of Education

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About Kua o ka La - NCPCS

Kua o ka La - NCPCS is a public charter school in Hilo, Hawaii, serving pre-K through grade 9. It reported 185 students in 2024-25. With about 12.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.8 students per teacher. Hawaii Department of Education runs 296 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Hawaii County. There are 20 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	345 Makalika, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone	(808) 981-5866
School district	Hawaii Department of Education
Grades	PreK to 9
Students (2024-25)	185
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	12.5
Students per teacher	14.8
Charter school	Yes
School type	Regular
Level	Other
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Hawaii County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 150003000288). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Waiakeawaena Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Hilo · 1.1 mi Waiakea Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Hilo · 2.1 mi Waiakea Intermediate SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Hilo · 2.2 mi Waiakea High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Hilo · 2.3 mi Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Hilo · 3.3 mi St Joseph SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 12Hilo · 3.4 mi Christian Liberty AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Keaau, HI · 3.5 mi Keaau Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Keaau, HI · 3.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Kua o ka La - NCPCS serve?

Kua o ka La - NCPCS serves pre-K through grade 9.

How many students attend Kua o ka La - NCPCS?

Kua o ka La - NCPCS reported 185 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kua o ka La - NCPCS?

About 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 185 students and 12.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Kua o ka La - NCPCS a public or charter school?

Kua o ka La - NCPCS is a public charter school.

What school district is Kua o ka La - NCPCS in?

Kua o ka La - NCPCS is part of Hawaii Department of Education. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/hi/hawaii-department-of-education/

Where is Kua o ka La - NCPCS located?

Kua o ka La - NCPCS is at 345 Makalika, Hilo, HI 96720. The phone number is (808) 981-5866.

How many other schools are near Kua o ka La - NCPCS?

There are 20 other schools within 5 miles of Kua o ka La - NCPCS in our directory.