Na Wai Ola - Pcs
Tel:
(808)968-2318
- Na Wai Ola - Pcs serves 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 87%.
Top Placements
Na Wai Ola - Pcs places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Na Wai Ola - Pcs's student population of 178 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 178 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Na Wai Ola - Pcs's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Na Wai Ola - Pcs is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
| Overall School Rank | #266 out of 288 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 2% |
| White | 22% | 13% |
| Hawaiian | 43% | 30% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 13% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department of Education School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Na Wai Ola - Pcs is Keaau High School (6.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs (6.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mountain View Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mountain View Mountain View Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 517 students
0.6 miles
18-1235 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771
(808)968-2300 0.6 PK-5 517 - Keaau Keaau Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 817 students
6.5 miles
16-680 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808)982-4210 6.5 PK-5 817 - Keaau Ke Kula O Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory Pcs Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 395 students
6.6 miles
16-120 Opukahaia St, Suite 2
Keaau, HI 96749
(808)982-4260 6.6 PK-8 395 - Keaau Keaau High School Grades: 9-12 | 973 students
6.7 miles
16-725 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808)982-4220 6.7 9-12 973 - Keaau Keaau Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 698 students
6.9 miles
15-565 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808)982-4200 6.9 6-8 698
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