Serving 707 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 15% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
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 Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (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 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
65%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #282 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 Academy Pcs, Mauka Lani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs?
707 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, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Event
Date
Early Dismissal at 11:30a / Last Day Quarter 2
December 18, 2026 (Friday)
SCHOOL CLOSED - Christmas
December 25, 2026 (Friday)
SCHOOL CLOSED - Christmas
December 25, 2027 (Saturday)
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