- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 150003000286 · Waianae, HI Elementary · MID · CHARTER
707 enr · 16.4:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 707
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
707 students
What this shows Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs compares
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,538
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~707 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.