Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS

Other Charter No virtual instruction Hilo, HI Grades PK–12 Rural: Fringe Hilo-Kailua, HI SchoolScore™ B (72.2)
  • 292 Students
  • 23.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (808)961-0470 Phone
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Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
Hilo, HI 96720
Other ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades PK–12 SchoolScore™ B (72.2)
292
Students
23.0
Teachers
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
(808)961-0470
Phone

Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is a public charter Other school located in Hilo, HAWAII, operated by the Hawaii Department of Education school district. It serves grades PK–12.

Key statistics: 292 students enrolled; a 12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Hawaii Other School Average
Enrollment
292.0
State avg: 412.0
▼ 29% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
State avg: 12.4:1
▲ 2% worse
Free Lunch %
67.5%
State avg: 57.2%
▲ 18% worse
School Details
School Name
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
NCESSCH ID
150003000283
State School ID
HI-001-5-562
School Type
Regular School
Level
Other
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
STATE PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
City
Hilo
State
Hawaii
ZIP Code
96720
County
Hawaii County
Metro Area
Hilo-Kailua, HI
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
1502
State Leg. Upper
15001
State Leg. Lower
15003
Latitude
19.7342
Longitude
-155.03579
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Ungraded
👥
292
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 197 67.5%
Not Applicable 150 51.4%
District Info
District Name
Hawaii Department of Education
LEAID
1500030
State LEA ID
HI-001
Phone
(808)586-3400
Website
http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Honolulu
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,337,804K
Federal Revenue
$465,067K
State Revenue
$3,817,300K
Local Revenue
$55,437K
Total Expenditure
$3,711,214K
Instruction Exp.
$1,974,288K
Support Services
$1,270,869K
Other Current Exp.
$168,496K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS

1
Ke Ana Laahana - PCS
Hilo · High
0 mi
2
Keaukaha Elementary School
Hilo · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Hilo · Elementary
3.1 mi
4
Connections - New Century PCS
Hilo · Other
3.4 mi
5
Waiakea High School
Hilo · High
3.6 mi
6
Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo · Elementary
3.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS?
292 students are enrolled at Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS have?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS has 23.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS serve?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS serves grades PK through 12.
Is Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS a charter school?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is a charter school.
What metro area is Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS located in?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is located in the Hilo-Kailua, HI metropolitan area.
What school district does Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS belong to?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district.
How much does Hawaii Department of Education spend per student?
The Hawaii Department of Education district spends approximately $12,709,636,986 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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