School overview
At a glance
Reported students
488
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
43.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii other enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 25 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School: 488 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
Kau High & Pahala Elementary School is a public other school serving grades PK–12 in Pahala. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 488 students for 2024–25.
Among 25 other schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 325 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the Hawaii median of 12.7:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (46.5%) and multiracial (15.8%). English learners represent 21.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 1 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Kau High & Pahala Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 3 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.6%
- Hispanic15%
- Black0.8%
- Asian13.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander46.5%
- Multiracial15.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
1 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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