Serving 50 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center's student population of 50 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center 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 Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is 0.15, 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
#266 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
25%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
n/a
11%
Hawaiian
92%
26%
Two or more races
6%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center's ranking?
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is ranked #266 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center often compared to?
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Kawaikini - Ncpcs, Kekaha Elementary School, Kula Aupuni Niihau A Kahelelani Aloha - Ncpcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center?
50 students attend Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center?
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center offer ?
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center part of?
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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