D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 16-120 Opukahaia St, Keaau, HI 96749
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 30% · Math 10% proficient · 14th percentile in Hawaii
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Hawaii schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
527
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%14/100reading 18th percentile, math 10th percentile among Hawaii middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%89/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Hawaii schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −30 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Hawaii. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−17 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency10% (−21 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 16-120 Opukahaia St
City Keaau
ZIP Code 96749
District 1500030
NCES School ID 150003000284
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96749

Understanding the community around Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,762
Per Capita Income $31,918
Poverty Rate 7.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $403,800
Median Rent $1,080
Owner-Occupied 77.9%
Renter-Occupied 22.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Pacific Islander 69.6%
Hispanic/Latino 16.1%
Two or More Races 11.2%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 527
Teachers (FTE) 36.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS?
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS?
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS has 527 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS serve?
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS receive per student?
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS receives $19,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS in 96749 ▼
Avg Home Value
$471,067
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,465
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
22.1%

Other Schools in 96749

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026