Kanuikapono - PCS

Hawaii Department of Education
4333 Kukuihale Rd
Anahola, HI 96703
Charter School 191 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Kanuikapono Learning Center is a Hawaiian-focused public charter school located in Anahola, Kauai. Serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade, the school is deeply rooted in the values, culture, and traditions of the Hawaiian community. Its educational philosophy integrates rigorous academic standards with place-based learning, ensuring that students develop a strong sense of identity and connection to the local environment and the history of their home.

The school prides itself on a personalized, holistic approach to education that prioritizes student agency and community involvement. By blending modern curriculum with traditional Hawaiian practices, Kanuikapono strives to cultivate "well-rounded, global citizens" who are grounded in their native heritage. With a commitment to small class sizes and a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere, the center serves as both an educational institution and a cultural hub for the Anahola community.
191
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    92 (48.2%)
  • Hispanic
    35 (18.3%)
  • Two or More
    32 (16.8%)
  • White
    29 (15.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hawaii Department of Education
Phone: (808)823-9160
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 99
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 8
Grade 10 7
Grade 11 6
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Namahana School
Hawaii Department of Education
Charter School
4551 Kapuna Rd
Kilauea, HI 96754 (5.2 miles away)
Not reported M - M