Kawaikini - NCPCS

Hawaii Department of Education
3-1821 J Kaumualii Hwy
Lihue, HI 96766
Charter School 177 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School (NCPCS) is a K-12 Hawaiian immersion school located in Lihue on the island of Kauai. Established to perpetuate the Hawaiian language and culture, the school operates under a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in the 21st century while grounding them in the values, traditions, and language of their ancestors. By integrating traditional Hawaiian knowledge with modern educational standards, Kawaikini fosters a community of lifelong learners who are deeply connected to their identity and heritage.

The school is noted for its unique "niche" educational model, which emphasizes small class sizes and a personalized learning approach to help students achieve high levels of academic and cultural proficiency. As a public charter school, it remains tuition-free and open to the community, focusing on developing "world-class" students who possess the critical thinking skills and cultural wisdom necessary to contribute positively to both the local Kauai community and the global society.
177
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Pacific Islander
    131 (74.0%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (16.9%)
  • Two or More
    14 (7.9%)
  • White
    1 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
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)632-2032
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 79
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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 16
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 14
Grade 9 7
Grade 10 8
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 3
Gender Ratio