Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Princess Nahienaena Elementary School 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 30% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Princess Nahienaena Elementary School serves the northern part of Lahaina, HI, covering an attendance area of approximately 42 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 10.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Motto
Kulia i ka Nuʻu - Strive for Excellence
School Rankings
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School 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 Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#229 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
40%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
27%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.9%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Princess Nahienaena Elementary School's ranking?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is ranked #229 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Princess Nahienaena Elementary School often compared to?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
433 students attend Princess Nahienaena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Princess Nahienaena Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hawaiian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Princess Nahienaena Elementary School offer ?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Princess Nahienaena Elementary School part of?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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