Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ka Umeke Kaeo - 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 15-19% (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 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (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
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs's student population of 292 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Hawaiian colors of Aloha
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ka Umeke Kaeo - 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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is 0.57, 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
#260 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
1%
24%
Hispanic
23%
19%
White
2%
11%
Hawaiian
60%
25%
Two or more races
14%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)≥50%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs's ranking?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is ranked #260 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs often compared to?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, Na Wai Ola - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
The graduation rate of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
292 students attend Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs offer ?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs part of?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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