Ke Kula 驶o N膩wah墨okalani驶艒pu驶u is a Hawaiian language immersion charter school. It serves grades K-12 in Kea驶au, Puna, Hawaii Island, Hawaii. It is the largest Hawaiian immersion school on Hawaii Island. The school began as a Hawaii Department of Education program in 1987.
Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs's student population of 527 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Rankings
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory 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 Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is 0.48, 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
#263 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
24%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
11%
Hawaiian
70%
25%
Two or more races
11%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hawaii Department Of Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs's ranking?
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is ranked #263 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs?
527 students attend Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs students are Hawaiian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs?
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs offer ?
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs part of?
Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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