Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Na Wai Ola - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Na Wai Ola - Pcs's student population of 145 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
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 0.76, 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
#275 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Asian
1%
24%
Hispanic
23%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
24%
11%
Hawaiian
30%
25%
Two or more races
21%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Na Wai Ola - Pcs's ranking?
Na Wai Ola - Pcs is ranked #275 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
145 students attend Na Wai Ola - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Na Wai Ola - Pcs students are Hawaiian, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Na Wai Ola - Pcs?
Na Wai Ola - Pcs has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher 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-7 (No virtual instruction).
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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