Enrollment
707
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waianae, HI
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Federal NCES profile for Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 150003000286Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Hawaii schools.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Waianae · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs has class sizes larger than 84% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Waianae, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Waianae, Hawaii, enrolling 707 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 707 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 354 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs compares
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs on the metrics families compare, against Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 34% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 7.8%
White 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs is less mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
How many students attend Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs has 707 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waianae, HI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs is 16.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs?
53.5% of students at Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 65.2% of enrollment, in Waianae, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs rank among public schools in Waianae?
By Resource Investment Index, Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Waianae, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waianae on the city page.
Is Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs a good school?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Hawaii schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.
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