Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Na Wai Ola - 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Na Wai Ola - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Na Wai Ola - Pcs's student population of 96 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Na Wai Ola - 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 Na Wai Ola - Pcs is 0.75, 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
#248 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
25%
Hispanic
26%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
19%
11%
Hawaiian
33%
26%
Two or more races
22%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Na Wai Ola - Pcs is ranked #248 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Na Wai Ola - Pcs often compared to?
Na Wai Ola - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Volcano School Of Arts & Sciences - A Community Pcs, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Na Wai Ola - Pcs?
96 students attend Na Wai Ola - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Na Wai Ola - Pcs students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Two or more races, and 19% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Na Wai Ola - Pcs?
Na Wai Ola - Pcs has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Na Wai Ola - Pcs offer ?
Na Wai Ola - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Na Wai Ola - Pcs part of?
Na Wai Ola - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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