- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lahaina, HI
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Princess Nahienaena Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000237
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Hawaii schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lahaina · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Hawaii
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princess Nahienaena Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lahaina, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-177 students YoY
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School shrank from 692 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-25.6%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-177 students YoY 150003000237 · Lahaina, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 9.6:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School shrank from 692 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-25.6%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School 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 433
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
433 students
What this shows Princess Nahienaena Elementary School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princess Nahienaena Elementary School compares
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 7% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 4% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.5%
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 39.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 27.0%
Two or More 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White 3.2%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
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 Princess Nahienaena Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princess Nahienaena Elementary School'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
Similar other schools in Lahaina
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
How many students attend Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lahaina, HI. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 177.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 32% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
37.3% of students at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is Asian at 39.5% of enrollment, in Lahaina, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Princess Nahienaena Elementary School rank among public schools in Lahaina?
By Resource Investment Index, Princess Nahienaena Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lahaina, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Princess Nahienaena Elementary School, 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.