Innovations - PCS

75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Charter School 240 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**Innovations Public Charter School (IPCS)**, located in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, is a K–8 learning community that emphasizes a project-based, student-centered approach to education. Established to provide an alternative to traditional schooling, the campus focuses on fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and a deep connection to the local environment. By integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on learning experiences, the school encourages students to take ownership of their education while developing the skills necessary to navigate a complex, real-world landscape.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community involvement and its philosophy of “learning by doing.” Because it is a public charter school, IPCS operates with a degree of autonomy that allows it to tailor its instruction to the specific needs and interests of its diverse student body. By promoting a supportive, innovative culture, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, compassionate individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to the Kona community and beyond.

240

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Innovations - PCS
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	50
Asian	23
Two or More	70
Pacific Islander	23

White
74 (30.8 %)
Two or More
70 (29.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (20.8 %)
Asian
23 (9.6 %)
Pacific Islander
23 (9.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)331-3130
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 23

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 34