Serving 626 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs 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 17% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs's student population of 626 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
626 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs 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 Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs is 0.54, 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
#263 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
24%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
2%
11%
Hawaiian
63%
25%
Two or more races
9%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs's ranking?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs is ranked #263 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs often compared to?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Kamaile Academy Pcs, Mauka Lani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs?
626 students attend Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs students are Hawaiian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs offer ?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs part of?
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Calendar
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Date
SCHOOL CLOSED - Christmas
December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
SCHOOL CLOSED - Christmas
December 25, 2026 (Friday)
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