At a glance
Reported students
241
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Innovations - PCS: 241 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 14:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 240
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Innovations - PCS
Innovations - PCS is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Kailua-Kona. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 241 students for 2024–25.
Among 182 elementary schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 410.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the Hawaii median of 14:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are multiracial (34%) and White (30.7%). English learners represent 5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Innovations - PCS
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.7%
- Hispanic19.5%
- Black0%
- Asian7.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7.9%
- Multiracial34%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
242 reported students
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
242 reported students
Puuhale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
239 reported students
Kaumana Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
238 reported students
Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
244 reported students
King William Lunalilo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
244 reported students
Public schools near Innovations - PCS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahakai Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 507 | 1.2 mi |
| Holualoa Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 438 | 2 mi |
| Kealakehe Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 924 | 2.6 mi |
| Kealakehe Intermediate School Middle · Hawaii Department of Education | 06–08 | 677 | 2.7 mi |
| Kona Pacific - PCS Elementary · Charter · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–08 | 177 | 8.6 mi |
| Konawaena Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 505 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Innovations - PCS
What grades does Innovations - PCS serve?
Innovations - PCS reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Innovations - PCS?
Innovations - PCS reported 241 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 182 Hawaii elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 240 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Innovations - PCS?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 241 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 14:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Innovations - PCS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Innovations - PCS is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Innovations - PCS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Innovations - PCS in?
Innovations - PCS is part of Hawaii Department of Education, based in Honolulu, HI, which operates 298 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Innovations - PCS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kahakai Elementary School (1.2 mi), Holualoa Elementary School (2 mi), Kealakehe Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.