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Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS

PublicCharterGrades -1–12
Hilo, Hawaii · Hawaii Department of Education
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students275
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch65%
Title INo
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 496
275
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
65%+16pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
-1–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is a public other serving grades -1–12 in Hilo, Hawaii. The school enrolls 275 students. It is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Hawaii state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span-1–12
DistrictHawaii Department of Education
County15001
CityHilo
ZIP96720
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID150003000283

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment275

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %65%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)