Kekaha is a rural plantation community that serves civilian and military families from the Barking Sands and Kekaha areas. The school was established 1888, and is set on 7.2 acres, 2 block north of the ocean on Kekaha Road. In 2001, Kekaha Sugar Plantation closed down thereby increasing the percent of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch.
The Kekaha Elementary School Community Council (KESCC) was established in 2005. Since 1997, concerted and systemic staff training in Accelerated Reading and critical thinking resulted in a significant increase in student achievement schoolwide. With the change in staff and administration in 2005, the school is now working toward reestablishing the professional learning community's (PLC) focus on learning.
The staff regularly reviews student literacy and numeracy data, and uses the data to group and regroup students according to their learning challenges. The staff recently adopted a new math program to complement its literacy program, and embarked on pacing and aligning the curriculum. The staff is now planning a renewed focus on elective content areas and project-based learning. Positive Behavior Support (PBS) efforts resulted in positive growth for students experiencing emotional and social challenges in grades K-3. The staff implemented the Be Cool and Second Step programs, offered a range of supplemental support services, and instituted an awards program recognizing academic achievement and attainment of the General Learner Outcomes.
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City Kekaha
Island Kauai
Zip 96752
Grade From K
Grade To Gr 5
Contact Person Carolyn Shikada
Phone # 808 337-7655
Fax # 808 337-7657
Website http://www.kekaha.k12.hi.us
Number of Teachers 23
Number of Students 304
District Name Kauai
Complex Area Name Kapaa-Kauai-Waimea
Complex Name Waimea
School Code 458
School Name Short Kekaha El
Military Impacted No
Kekaha Elementary School's Summary of Progress Report shows how teaching, learning and assessments are being based and aligned to Hawaii State Standards and Benchmarks. It summarizes progress made in accomplishing school improvement goals.
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Kekaha Elementary School's Student Profile describes the school's Fall Enrollment, Number and Percent of students enrolled for the entire school year, Number and Percent of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch, Number and Percent of students in Special Education programs, Number and Percent of students with Limited English Proficiency and Percent of Kindergarteners who attended Preschool.
View School Year ›Kekaha Elementary School's Ethnicity report focuses on giving the number and percent of students enrolled by race. It describes the population of the 13 common races as well as other foreign races usually enrolled in a school.
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Kekaha Elementary School's Enrollment Statistics shows the no. of students enrolled in each year. Animated graph is used to easily determine how enrollment fluctuates every year.
Kekaha Elementary School's facility report shows total number and shortage of classrooms if any. It also shows comprehensive condition of the facilities like building exterior, building interior, grounds, sanitation etc. through its Inspection rating.
School Facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
For each category:
1 = Unacceptable; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Very Good
For Total:
6-8 = Unacceptable;
9-15 = Satisfactory;
16-18 = Very Good
School facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
Kekaha Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Kekaha Elementary School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
View School Year ›Kekaha Elementary School's Suspension report shows the number of students being suspended. Offenses are categorized into "Class" depending on the nature of violation committed. Class - D, for light violation and Class - A for grave offense.
View School Year ›Examples of class of suspension:
Class A: Burglary, robbery, sale of dangerous drugs
Class B: Disorderly conduct, trespassing
Class C: Class cutting, insubordination, smoking
Class D: Contraband (e.g. possession of tobacco)
Kekaha Elementary School's Certified Staff report includes Teaching Staff, Professional Teacher Credentials, Students per Teaching Staff and Administrative and Student Services Staff. It gives details on teacher headcount, teacher in regular and special instruction, no. of teachers serving the school for more than 5 years, no. of fully licensed teachers, librarians and counsellors.
View School Year ›Kekaha Elementary School's Test scores covers Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) and SAT9/TerraNova. Scores are given based on the grade level and the no. of students tested in a given year.
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