Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs

89-195 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
1/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs's student population of 632 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
632 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#268 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
32%
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24%
50%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
26%
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Hispanic
26%
18%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
2%
11%
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Hawaiian
65%
26%
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Two or more races
5%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs's ranking?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs is ranked #268 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs often compared to?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Kamaile Pcs, Mauka Lani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs?
632 students attend Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs offer ?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs part of?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day for Students - Semester
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day For Teachers
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
SCHOOL CLOSED - Christmas
December 25, 2024 (Wednesday)
SCHOOL CLOSED - Christmas
December 25, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 632 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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