Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

Summary:

Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lahaina, Hawaii, serving 692 students in grades PK-5. While the school is part of the highly-ranked Hawaii Department of Education district, it faces significant challenges in academic performance, student attendance, and equitable outcomes for its diverse student population.

Princess Nahienaena has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Hawaii elementary schools over the past several years, placing it in the bottom 1-star rating category. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages and nearby schools, such as Kamalii Elementary, Kihei Elementary, and Pomaikai Elementary. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.3%, which is much higher than the nearby schools.

While Princess Nahienaena has a relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the school's underperformance suggests that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the challenges. The school's diverse student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Asian and Pacific Islander students compared to nearby schools, also faces academic disparities across different demographic groups. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the root causes of the school's underperformance and ensure equitable opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 816 Niheu St
       Lahaina, HI  96761


(808) 662-4020

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,848 Help


Students who attend Princess Nahienaena Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lahaina Intermediate School
High:    Lahainaluna High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  692

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
36.8%
Pacific Islander:
25.9%
Two or more races:
16.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.8% Help


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Compare Details Princess Nahienaena Elementary School ranks worse than 88.9% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 167th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Princess Nahienaena Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is $14,848. 157 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Princess Nahienaena Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Princess Nahienaena Elementary School 184th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Princess Nahienaena Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.88 181st 194 6.7%
2007 9.78 185th 192 3.6%
2008 7.09 141st 146 3.4%
2009 12.44 176th 191 7.9%
2010 13.92 170th 183 7.1%
2011 15.03 180th 191 5.8%
2012 24.25 168th 195 13.8%
2013 30.25 160th 196 18.4%
2015 35.16 130th 194 33.0%
2016 40.75 120th 195 38.5%
2017 41.22 135th 207 34.8%
2018 20.13 169th 193 12.4%
2019 15.67 178th 196 9.2%
2021 18.19 165th 196 15.8%
2022 17.45 166th 193 14.0%
2023 19.23 168th 195 13.8%
2024 15.85 184th 207 11.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.39 155th 198 21.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 183rd 207 11.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.82 156th 203 23.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.53 115th 165 30.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.70 114th 196 41.8%
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Rank History for White students at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.06 192nd 202 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 17 1 196 2 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1990 21 0 243 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1991 33 7 345 1 0 n/a n/a -55 331
1992 60 2 350 19 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 65 2 391 19 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 64 2 390 21 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1995 78 2 503 29 0 n/a n/a -1 611
1996 78 2 503 29 0 n/a n/a -1 611
1997 72 2 576 36 0 n/a n/a -19 667
1998 81 1 586 33 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1999 62 1 591 41 2 n/a n/a 0 697
2000 64 1 559 34 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2001 63 0 547 38 4 n/a n/a 0 652
2002 65 2 528 55 2 n/a n/a 0 652
2003 65 2 528 55 2 n/a n/a 0 652
2004 67 3 534 56 2 n/a n/a 0 662
2005 69 2 534 57 2 n/a n/a 0 664
2006 65 1 519 74 3 n/a n/a 0 662
2007 63 3 490 81 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2008 60 2 480 91 2 n/a n/a 0 635
2009 64 3 490 96 3 n/a n/a 0 656
2010 59 3 482 77 2 n/a n/a 0 623
2011 27 2 299 84 4 158 54 0 628
2012 29 1 309 82 5 178 50 0 654
2013 44 1 320 103 5 190 57 0 720
2014 49 1 351 111 6 214 45 0 777
2015 38 1 334 113 4 191 52 0 733
2016 36 1 330 116 3 194 56 0 736
2017 37 1 319 118 1 187 66 0 729
2018 31 2 319 112 1 178 91 0 734
2019 32 3 318 120 0 180 116 0 769
2020 32 4 301 116 0 175 127 0 755
2021 31 2 280 104 0 177 117 0 711
2022 24 3 260 95 0 174 109 0 665
2023 25 3 255 113 0 179 117 0 692

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 216 8.0 27.0 17.6
1990 267 11.5 23.2 17.2
1991 331 19.0 17.4 16.3
1992 431 22.0 19.5 13.2
1993 478 24.0 19.9 12.3
1994 477 25.0 19.1 11.5
1995 611 33.0 18.5 10.1
1996 611 33.0 18.5 10.1
1997 667 36.0 18.5 22.3
1998 701 37.5 18.7 17.4
1999 697 39.0 17.9 32.7
2000 660 38.0 17.4 30.9
2001 652 36.0 18.1 37.6
2002 652 37.0 17.6 37.6
2003 652 37.0 17.6 37.6
2004 662 39.0 17.0 40.6
2005 664 38.0 17.5 36
2006 662 41.5 16.0 34.7
2007 638 43.5 14.7 33.2
2008 635 42.0 15.1 34.3
2009 656 43.5 15.1 36.6
2010 623 43.5 14.3 38.2
2011 628 42.0 14.9 46
2012 654 46.0 14.2 49.1
2013 720 42.0 17.1 56.3
2014 777 45.0 17.2 57.8
2015 733 47.0 15.5 54.8
2016 736 44.0 16.7 55.2
2017 729 44.0 16.5 47.9
2018 734 45.0 16.3 51.6
2019 769 52.0 14.7 49.3
2020 755 50.0 15.1 49.3
2021 711 51.0 13.9 66.7
2022 665 51.0 13.0 57.7
2023 692 45.0 15.3 54.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 216 8.0 27.0 17.6
1990 267 11.5 23.2 17.2
1991 331 19.0 17.4 16.3
1992 431 22.0 19.5 13.2
1993 478 24.0 19.9 12.3
1994 477 25.0 19.1 11.5
1995 611 33.0 18.5 10.1
1996 611 33.0 18.5 10.1
1997 667 36.0 18.5 22.3
1998 701 37.5 18.7 17.4
1999 697 39.0 17.9 32.7
2000 660 38.0 17.4 30.9
2001 652 36.0 18.1 37.6
2002 652 37.0 17.6 37.6
2003 652 37.0 17.6 37.6
2004 662 39.0 17.0 40.6
2005 664 38.0 17.5 36
2006 662 41.5 16.0 34.7
2007 638 43.5 14.7 33.2
2008 635 42.0 15.1 34.3
2009 656 43.5 15.1 36.6
2010 623 43.5 14.3 38.2
2011 628 42.0 14.9 46
2012 654 46.0 14.2 49.1
2013 720 42.0 17.1 56.3
2014 777 45.0 17.2 57.8
2015 733 47.0 15.5 54.8
2016 736 44.0 16.7 55.2
2017 729 44.0 16.5 47.9
2018 734 45.0 16.3 51.6
2019 769 52.0 14.7 49.3
2020 755 50.0 15.1 49.3
2021 711 51.0 13.9 66.7
2022 665 51.0 13.0 57.7
2023 692 45.0 15.3 54.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,042 (7.0%) $13,806 (93.0%) $14,848

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Princess Nahienaena Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 178th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 168th of 195 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Princess Nahienaena Elementary School)3129
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Princess Nahienaena Elementary School)2936
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Princess Nahienaena Elementary School)4236
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Princess Nahienaena Elementary School)3325
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Princess Nahienaena Elementary School)3542
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Princess Nahienaena Elementary School)1528
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Princess Nahienaena Elementary School)3737
All Grades Mathematics (Princess Nahienaena Elementary School)2631
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students769692
 10%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian318255
 19.8%
Hispanic120113
 5.8%
Pacific Islander180179
 0.6%
White3225
 21.9%
Two or More Races116117
 0.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%54.8%
 5.5%


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Students who attend Princess Nahienaena Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lahaina Intermediate School
High : Lahainaluna High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 692 students attended Princess Nahienaena Elementary School.

Princess Nahienaena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 11.1% of Hawaii elementary schools.

Students at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School are 37% Asian, 26% Pacific Islander, 17% Two or more races, 16% Hispanic, 4% White.


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