Enrollment
433
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Princess Nahienaena Elementary School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lahaina, Hawaii, enrolling 433 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.6:1, Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is leaner than roughly 96% of Hawaii schools and 32% under the state's 14.1:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.3% lands close to the Hawaii typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Hawaii median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 295 scored Hawaii schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (27%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lahaina's public schools, it stands alongside King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School (333 students): Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.6:1 vs 8.1:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Princess Nahienaena Elementary School.
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 Princess Nahienaena Elementary School compares
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Princess Nahienaena Elementary School.
$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 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
- 2,890
- 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 other schools in Lahaina
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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.
Similar enrollment (~433 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lahaina on the city page.
Is Princess Nahienaena Elementary School a good school?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% 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 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.
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