Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Princess Nahienaena Elementary School 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 30% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Motto
Kulia i ka Nuʻu - Strive for Excellence
School Rankings
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School 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 Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#229 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
24%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
3%
11%
Hawaiian
27%
25%
Two or more races
16%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hawaii Department Of Education School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Princess Nahienaena Elementary School's ranking?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is ranked #229 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Princess Nahienaena Elementary School often compared to?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Kamehameha Iii Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
433 students attend Princess Nahienaena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Princess Nahienaena Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hawaiian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Princess Nahienaena Elementary School offer ?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Princess Nahienaena Elementary School part of?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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