Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

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Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Waianae, Hawaii, serving 611 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school's student population is predominantly Pacific Islander (65.14%), with significant Hispanic (25.7%) and two or more races (6.38%) representation.

Despite serving a low-income community, with 63.34% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby public schools, such as Barbers Point Elementary, Hookele Elementary, and Kapolei Elementary. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 19.02% in English Language Arts, 13.37% in Mathematics, and 20.31% in Science, significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 42.0%, which is much higher than the state average and nearby public schools.

While the school's Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking 34th out of 165 Hawaii elementary schools in ELA proficiency, the school's Pacific Islander and English Language Learner students rank in the bottom 10-15% of Hawaii elementary schools. The school's low per-student spending of $9,080 in 2018-2019, compared to the nearby public schools' range of $14,407 to $17,358 per student, may be a contributing factor to its underperformance. To address these challenges, the Hawaii Department of Education may need to implement targeted interventions and provide additional resources to support the school's students and improve their educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 89-195 Farrington Hwy
       Waianae, HI  96792


(808) 668-9030

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,080 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  611

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:
65.1%
Hispanic:
25.7%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS ranks worse than 96.1% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 180th 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 6.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS ranks worse than 91% of middle schools in Hawaii. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS 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 Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is $9,080. 177 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS 199th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS 81st of 89 Hawaii public middle schools. (See Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS in the ranking list.)

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


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Rank History for Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.85 186th 194 4.1%
2007 16.73 175th 192 8.9%
2008 23.67 121st 146 17.1%
2009 17.81 169th 191 11.5%
2010 36.01 134th 183 26.8%
2011 20.52 168th 191 12.0%
2012 30.95 152nd 195 22.1%
2013 27.68 164th 196 16.3%
2015 12.67 178th 194 8.2%
2016 13.34 179th 195 8.2%
2017 7.98 196th 207 5.3%
2018 9.38 184th 193 4.7%
2019 8.79 190th 196 3.1%
2021 13.45 175th 196 10.7%
2022 12.59 174th 193 9.8%
2023 7.16 188th 195 3.6%
2024 6.13 199th 207 3.9%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.51 174th 198 12.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.17 167th 207 19.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.21 172nd 203 15.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.42 34th 165 79.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.24 182nd 196 7.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.44 161st 202 20.3%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 18.69 63rd 71 11.3%
2008 6.08 45th 46 2.2%
2009 11.68 65th 68 4.4%
2010 8.67 62nd 65 4.6%
2011 31.25 51st 71 28.2%
2012 34.71 47th 73 35.6%
2013 42.30 42nd 76 44.7%
2015 21.49 57th 72 20.8%
2016 20.61 58th 73 20.5%
2017 7.98 67th 82 18.3%
2018 18.74 58th 67 13.4%
2019 13.13 64th 70 8.6%
2021 9.86 70th 73 4.1%
2022 8.10 70th 72 2.8%
2023 7.79 71st 73 2.7%
2024 6.13 81st 89 9.0%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.51 56th 81 30.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.17 62nd 89 30.3%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.21 63rd 87 27.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.42 5th 68 92.6%
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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.24 74th 81 8.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.44 54th 86 37.2%
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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 Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 3 0 67 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2003 3 0 67 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2004 3 1 127 3 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2005 5 5 200 5 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2006 1 5 298 7 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 5 5 380 4 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 6 5 392 5 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 6 2 478 3 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2010 3 2 522 1 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2011 6 1 14 2 0 547 2 0 572
2012 4 0 3 7 0 592 8 0 614
2013 6 0 5 21 0 571 7 0 610
2014 10 0 4 41 0 571 8 0 634
2015 10 0 6 62 0 553 15 0 646
2016 9 0 5 104 0 505 18 0 641
2017 13 2 4 134 0 480 17 0 650
2018 9 2 2 139 0 477 24 0 653
2019 57 7 9 162 0 472 31 0 738
2020 30 5 9 157 0 458 35 0 694
2021 34 7 12 181 1 459 47 0 741
2022 12 4 7 162 0 412 35 0 632
2023 11 2 4 157 0 398 39 0 611

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 Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 70 7.0 10.0 70
2003 70 7.0 10.0 70
2004 134 8.0 16.8 52.2
2005 215 12.0 17.9 55.3
2006 311 19.0 16.4 56.9
2007 394 28.0 14.1 60.2
2008 408 34.0 12.0 16.2
2009 489 37.0 14.2 65
2010 529 40.0 13.2 55.6
2011 572 41.0 13.9 46.7
2012 614 41.0 14.9 65.3
2013 610 45.0 13.5 67.7
2014 634 42.0 15.0 68.3
2015 646 42.0 15.3 66.9
2016 641 46.0 13.9 64
2017 650 48.0 13.5 61.1
2018 653 52.0 12.5 59.3
2019 738 55.5 13.2 54.3
2020 694 54.0 12.8 54.3
2021 741 37.0 20.0 n/a
2022 632 43.0 14.6 64.9
2023 611 43.0 14.2 63.3

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 Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 70 7.0 10.0 70
2003 70 7.0 10.0 70
2004 134 8.0 16.8 52.2
2005 215 12.0 17.9 55.3
2006 311 19.0 16.4 56.9
2007 394 28.0 14.1 60.2
2008 408 34.0 12.0 16.2
2009 489 37.0 14.2 65
2010 529 40.0 13.2 55.6
2011 572 41.0 13.9 46.7
2012 614 41.0 14.9 65.3
2013 610 45.0 13.5 67.7
2014 634 42.0 15.0 68.3
2015 646 42.0 15.3 66.9
2016 641 46.0 13.9 64
2017 650 48.0 13.5 61.1
2018 653 52.0 12.5 59.3
2019 738 55.5 13.2 54.3
2020 694 54.0 12.8 54.3
2021 741 37.0 20.0 n/a
2022 632 43.0 14.6 64.9
2023 611 43.0 14.2 63.3

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 Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $771 (8.5%) $8,309 (91.5%) $9,080

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 188th of 195 Elementary schools
 0.5%
Ranks 64th of 70 Middle schoolsRanks 71st of 73 Middle schools
 5.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)3118
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)3813
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)2932
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)2626
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)712
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)2116
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)712
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)3824
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)2315
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3834
 4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)3215
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5250
 2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)116
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)3831
 7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)2922
 7%
All Grades Mathematics (Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS)1915
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students738611
 17.2%
African American72
 71.4%
American Indian00
Asian94
 55.6%
Hispanic162157
 3.1%
Pacific Islander472398
 15.7%
White5711
 80.7%
Two or More Races3139
 25.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.3%63.3%
 9%


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Students at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS are 65% Pacific Islander, 26% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% White.

Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Hawaii elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 611 students attended Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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