Is Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School a good school?

Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School ranks 62 nd of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 221 students attended Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School?

Students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School are 57% White, 16% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 9% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Summary:

Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is an elementary school located in Koloa, Hawaii, serving 201 students from kindergarten to 7th grade. This public charter school under the Hawaii Department of Education stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, exceptional support for special education students, and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby public schools.

Academically, Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School excels, with 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51-55%, and 52% proficiency in mathematics, higher than the state average of 39-52%. The school also performs well in science, with 63% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, surpassing the state average of 46%. This consistent academic growth, moving from a 2-star rating in 2018-2019 to a 4-star rating in the most recent school year, demonstrates the school's commitment to continuous improvement and effective teaching practices.

Another notable aspect of Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is its exceptional performance with special education students, ranking 3rd out of 207 Hawaii elementary schools and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 20.0% is lower than the nearby public schools, which range from 19.4% to 37.4%, suggesting effective strategies to engage students and promote regular attendance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-7

2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Koloa, HI 96756

(808) 635-5110

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,858

Student/teacher ratio: 20.0

Number of students: 221

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.5%

Two or more races:

16.3%

Hispanic:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School ranks better than 70% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 61^st among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.92. (See more...)

Compare Details Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School ranks better than 92.1% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.92. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.5%), two or more races (16.3%), Hispanic (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is 20. 182 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School employs 11 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is $8,858. 178 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School 62^nd of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School 7^th of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

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

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2019	42.06	119^th	196	39.3%
2021	65.17	64^th	196	67.3%
2022	71.62	52^nd	193	73.1%
2023	70.75	56^th	195	71.3%
2024	76.92	62^nd	207	70.0%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	184^th	198	7.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.38	3^rd	207	98.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.24	161^st	203	20.7%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.45	53^rd	160	66.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.90	55^th	202	72.8%

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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.92	7^th	89	92.1%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	70^th	81	13.6%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	99.38	1^st	89	98.9%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	35.24	60^th	87	31.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.45	7^th	71	90.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	76.90	7^th	86	91.9%

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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.

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 3, 2021

There was no school lunch for anyone. No kitchen facility. My child’s 504 plan from AZ was ignored. 5th grade teacher had numerous complaints from parents and Director did nothing to address concerns. Daughter got the lowest state test results in math and reading ever. Their SBAC scores as a school falls very very short on competency levels in math and reading. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	62	1	3	25	0	6	26	123
2020	78	0	4	21	0	16	30	149
2021	81	0	3	21	0	14	45	164
2022	108	0	0	19	0	8	37	172
2023	123	0	0	31	2	11	34	201
2024	127	0	3	34	2	19	36	221

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 Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	123	8.2	14.9	11.4
2020	149	8.2	18.0	24.2
2021	164	8.0	20.5	37.2
2022	172	9.0	19.1	26.2
2023	201	11.0	18.2	18.9
2024	221	11.0	20.0	28.1

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 Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	123	8.2	14.9	11.4
2020	149	8.2	18.0	24.2
2021	164	8.0	20.5	37.2
2022	172	9.0	19.1	26.2
2023	201	11.0	18.2	18.9
2024	221	11.0	20.0	28.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$479 (5.4%)	$8,379 (94.6%)	$8,858

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 119^th of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 56^th of 195 Elementary schools	32%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School)	53	59	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School)	47	55	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School)	50	66	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School)	17	46	29%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School)	90	71	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School)	30	38	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	44	44
All Grades English Language Arts (Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School)	62	70	8%
All Grades Mathematics (Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School)	33	52	19%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	123	201	63.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	25	31	24%
Pacific Islander	6	11	83.3%
White	62	123	98.4%
Two or More Races	26	34	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.4%	18.9%	7.5%

Schools Near Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Science (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School	Public, Charter	K-7	2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy	Koloa	96756	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 635-5110	221	11	20.0	28.1%	127 (57.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (15.4%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (0.9%)	19 (8.6%)	36 (16.3%)	76.9	62^nd of 207 public elementary schools	70.0%		70.7	56^th of 195 public elementary schools	71.3%	6	47.5	70.7	48.1	$8,858	$479	$8,379
Kalaheo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4400 Maka Rd	Kalaheo	96741	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 332-6801	365	27	13.5	37.0%	54 (14.8%)	2 (0.5%)	82 (22.5%)	30 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (17.3%)	134 (36.7%)	85	41^st of 207 public elementary schools	80.2%		62.9	71^st of 195 public elementary schools	63.6%	30	69.8	63.1	65.4	$17,062	$1,397	$15,665
Koloa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3223 Poipu Rd	Koloa	96756	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 742-8460	344	20	17.2	54.7%	54 (15.7%)	1 (0.3%)	81 (23.5%)	38 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (22.7%)	92 (26.7%)	58.3	93^rd of 207 public elementary schools	55.1%		80.6	33^rd of 195 public elementary schools	83.1%	60	41.8	47.7	52.9	$16,970	$1,736	$15,234
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4319 Hardy St	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 274-3150	724	49	14.7	49.7%	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (20.6%)	177 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	117 (16.2%)	258 (35.6%)	78.8	58^th of 207 public elementary schools	72.0%		54.5	84^th of 195 public elementary schools	56.9%	26	28.6	63.3	63.5	$16,176	$1,401	$14,775
Eleele Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4750 Uliuli Rd	Eleele	96705	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 335-2111	385	29	13.2	52.7%	12 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (18.4%)	112 (29.1%)	1 (0.3%)	69 (17.9%)	120 (31.2%)	59.2	91^st of 207 public elementary schools	56.0%		47.7	99^th of 195 public elementary schools	49.2%	8	42.0	52.7	48.9	$16,393	$1,392	$15,001
King Kaumualii Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4381 Hanamaulu Rd	Lihue	96766	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 241-3150	524	42	12.4	53.4%	27 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (17.2%)	127 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (22.7%)	161 (30.7%)	82.8	45^th of 207 public elementary schools	78.3%		64.7	65^th of 195 public elementary schools	66.7%	20	58.8	63.5	63.7	$17,347	$1,779	$15,568
Kapaa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4886 Kawaihau Rd	Kapaa	96746	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 821-4424	824	55	14.9	57.8%	77 (9.3%)	1 (0.1%)	183 (22.2%)	79 (9.6%)	2 (0.2%)	235 (28.5%)	247 (30.0%)	28.8	155^th of 207 public elementary schools	25.1%		32.5	134^th of 195 public elementary schools	31.3%	21	29.8	39.4	31.6	$15,371	$1,133	$14,238
Kekaha Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8140 Kekaha Rd	Kekaha	96752	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 337-7655	347	23	15.0	59.9%	17 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (21.0%)	47 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	137 (39.5%)	73 (21.0%)	49	114^th of 207 public elementary schools	44.9%		30.3	137^th of 195 public elementary schools	29.7%	23	27.8	45.2	47.4	$17,852	$1,881	$15,971
Hanalei Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5-5415 Kuhio Hwy	Hanalei	96714	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 826-4300	218	19	11.4	31.7%	106 (48.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (12.4%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.5%)	55 (25.2%)	86.6	35^th of 207 public elementary schools	83.1%		76.4	43^rd of 195 public elementary schools	77.9%	8	68.2	67.9	62.3	$15,509	$832	$14,677
Kilauea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2440 Kolo Rd	Kilauea	96754	Kauai County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 828-1212	291	20	14.5	28.2%	91 (31.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (21.0%)	24 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (14.8%)	72 (24.7%)	79	57^th of 207 public elementary schools	72.5%		64.5	66^th of 195 public elementary schools	66.2%	9	69.6	62.5	54.3	$16,927	$1,552	$15,375

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