School overview
At a glance
Reported students
433
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School: 433 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 14:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Lahaina. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 433 students for 2024–25.
Among 182 elementary schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 410.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Hawaii median of 14:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (39.5%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (27%). English learners represent 26.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.2%
- Hispanic14.1%
- Black0.2%
- Asian39.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander27%
- Multiracial15.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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