Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS

Charter School 148 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Ke Kula o Samuel M. Kamakau is a Hawaiian immersion laboratory public charter school located in Kane?ohe, Hawai?i. Dedicated to the revitalization of the Hawaiian language and culture, the school serves students from preschool through grade 12. As a "laboratory" school, it functions not only as a place of learning for its students but also as a site for developing and refining innovative indigenous pedagogical methods and curriculum, which are then shared with other Hawaiian-focused educational programs across the state.

The school is deeply rooted in the philosophy of *?ohana* (family) and community stewardship. Its educational model emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates rigorous academic standards with traditional Hawaiian values, cultural practices, and a strong connection to the land (*?aina*). By prioritizing fluency in ?Olelo Hawai?i, the school aims to empower its students to become leaders who can navigate and contribute positively to both the modern global society and their traditional ancestral heritage.

148

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ke Kula o Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Black	1
Asian	19
Two or More	3
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	115

Pacific Islander
115 (77.7%)
Asian
19 (12.8%)
White
7 (4.7%)
Two or More
3 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (2.0%)
Black
1 (0.7%)

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)235-9175
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 12

Grade 8 9

Grade 9 10