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Kawaikini - NCPCS

Summary:

Kawaikini - NCPCS is a public charter school located in Lihue, Hawaii, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 151 students. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kawaikini - NCPCS stands out for its relatively high four-year graduation rate of 90.9%, which is higher than the 83.3% rate at Kanuikapono - PCS, another nearby charter school. However, the school faces challenges in terms of higher chronic absenteeism at 32.3% compared to the nearby Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS at 26.3% and Niihau High & Elementary School at 8.3%. Additionally, Kawaikini - NCPCS has lower proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts (19.15%), Mathematics (15.05%), and Biology I (11.54%) compared to the state averages and the nearby charter school, Kanuikapono - PCS.

Kawaikini - NCPCS has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.4, which is lower than the nearby schools (15.3 at Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS and 8.5 at Niihau High & Elementary School). However, the school's per-student spending of $9,276 is lower than the nearby schools (Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - NCPCS at $11,490 and Niihau High & Elementary School at $29,065).


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
       Lihue, HI  96766

(808) 632-2032

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 207 Hawaii Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,276 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  168

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
75.0%
Hispanic:
18.5%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Compare Details Kawaikini - NCPCS ranks worse than 94.2% of elementary schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kawaikini - NCPCS ranks worse than 86.5% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.16. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kawaikini - NCPCS ranks worse than 86.6% of high schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kawaikini - NCPCS who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (75%), Hispanic (18.5%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kawaikini - NCPCS is 8.8, which is the 3rd best among 24 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Kawaikini - NCPCS employs 19 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kawaikini - NCPCS is $9,276. 19 alternative schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kawaikini - NCPCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Kawaikini - NCPCS 195th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Kawaikini - NCPCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Kawaikini - NCPCS 77th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Kawaikini - NCPCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Kawaikini - NCPCS 58th of 67 Hawaii public high schools. (See Kawaikini - NCPCS in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kawaikini - NCPCS

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 7.06 187th 191 2.1%
2012 0.84 195th 195 0.0%
2017 9.54 192nd 207 7.2%
2024 7.16 195th 207 5.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 183rd 207 11.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.26 1st 203 99.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.21 96th 202 52.5%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kawaikini - NCPCS

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 9.54 65th 82 20.7%
2024 7.16 77th 89 13.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 76th 89 14.6%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.26 2nd 87 97.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.21 22nd 86 74.4%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kawaikini - NCPCS

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Rank History for all high school students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 9.54 49th 63 22.2%
2024 7.16 58th 67 13.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 56th 67 16.4%
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Rank History for high school Asian students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.26 2nd 65 96.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Kawaikini - NCPCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.21 16th 64 75.0%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Kawaikini - NCPCS Test Scores
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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kawaikini - NCPCS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 3 0 77 2 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2010 4 0 86 2 0 n/a n/a 0 92
2011 5 0 2 0 0 83 0 0 90
2012 5 0 1 0 0 103 0 0 109
2013 6 0 4 5 1 98 1 0 115
2014 9 0 3 5 1 105 1 0 124
2015 7 0 2 7 0 116 4 0 136
2016 8 0 1 11 0 118 3 0 141
2017 7 0 1 15 0 124 3 0 150
2018 8 0 0 19 0 117 3 0 147
2019 10 1 2 21 0 117 4 0 155
2020 10 1 2 27 0 120 8 0 168
2021 7 1 1 31 0 121 6 0 167
2022 4 1 1 29 0 113 7 0 155
2023 2 0 1 26 0 115 7 0 151
2024 2 0 1 31 0 126 8 0 168

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kawaikini - NCPCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 82 n/a n/a 42.7
2010 92 5.5 16.7 52.2
2011 90 7.0 12.8 50
2012 109 9.5 11.4 73.4
2013 115 9.5 12.1 76.5
2014 124 10.5 11.8 71.8
2015 136 12.0 11.3 61.8
2016 141 10.0 14.1 35.5
2017 150 11.5 13.0 34
2018 147 12.5 11.7 52.4
2019 155 12.5 12.4 54.8
2020 168 14.0 12.0 59.5
2021 167 16.5 10.1 61.1
2022 155 12.5 12.4 59.4
2023 151 16.0 9.4 57
2024 168 19.0 8.8 61.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kawaikini - NCPCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 82 n/a n/a 42.7
2010 92 5.5 16.7 52.2
2011 90 7.0 12.8 50
2012 109 9.5 11.4 73.4
2013 115 9.5 12.1 76.5
2014 124 10.5 11.8 71.8
2015 136 12.0 11.3 61.8
2016 141 10.0 14.1 35.5
2017 150 11.5 13.0 34
2018 147 12.5 11.7 52.4
2019 155 12.5 12.4 54.8
2020 168 14.0 12.0 59.5
2021 167 16.5 10.1 61.1
2022 155 12.5 12.4 59.4
2023 151 16.0 9.4 57
2024 168 19.0 8.8 61.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kawaikini - NCPCS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,156 (12.5%) $8,120 (87.5%) $9,276

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kawaikini - NCPCS

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Kawaikini - NCPCS)3019
 11%
All Grades Mathematics (Kawaikini - NCPCS)2017
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students155151
 2.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2126
 23.8%
Pacific Islander117115
 1.7%
White102
 80%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.8%57%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kawaikini - NCPCS

Kawaikini - NCPCS ranks in the bottom 5.8% of Hawaii alternative schools.

Students at Kawaikini - NCPCS are 75% Pacific Islander, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 168 students attended Kawaikini - NCPCS.


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