Na Wai Ola - PCS

Summary:

Na Wai Ola - PCS is a public charter elementary school located in Mountain View, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 96 students. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Hawaii Department of Education elementary schools in academic performance, with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism.

Na Wai Ola - PCS has a 0-star rating out of 5 in recent years, indicating significantly lower academic performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below the state averages, with only 26.32% proficient or better in ELA, 16.07% in Math, and 14.29% in Science for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 44.8%, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School and Waiakea Elementary School, which generally outperform Na Wai Ola - PCS in academic achievement and other key metrics.

The school has experienced a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 30th out of 196 Hawaii elementary schools in 2012-2013 to the bottom 10-20% in recent years. This decline in academic performance, coupled with the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.21% to 63.33% in recent years, suggests that Na Wai Ola - PCS faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting its ability to provide a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

18-1355 Volcano Hwy
Mountain View, HI 96771

(808) 968-2318

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
194^th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,373

Student/teacher ratio: 5.7

Number of students: 97

Racial breakdown:

Pacific Islander:

33.0%

Hispanic:

25.8%

Two or more races:

22.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Na Wai Ola - PCS ranks worse than 93.7% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 177^th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.14. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Na Wai Ola - PCS is diverse. Racial makeup is: Pacific Islander (33%), Hispanic (25.8%), two or more races (22.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Na Wai Ola - PCS is 5.7, which is the lowest among 184 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District! (See more...)

Compare Na Wai Ola - PCS employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Na Wai Ola - PCS is $11,373. 173 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Na Wai Ola - PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Na Wai Ola - PCS 194^th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Na Wai Ola - PCS in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hawaii Department of Education:

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

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Rank History for Na Wai Ola - PCS

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Rank History for all students at Na Wai Ola - PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile
2006	14.15	184^th	194	5.2%
2007	4.03	191^st	192	0.5%
2009	23.28	160^th	191	16.2%
2010	8.96	178^th	183	2.7%
2011	22.86	164^th	191	14.1%
2012	40.61	132^nd	195	32.3%
2013	81.66	30^th	196	84.7%
2015	8.55	183^rd	194	5.7%
2016	5.47	191^st	195	2.1%
2017	9.46	193^rd	207	6.8%
2018	29.06	148^th	193	23.3%
2019	16.65	176^th	196	10.2%
2021	7.13	191^st	196	2.6%
2022	9.63	181^st	193	6.2%
2023	11.03	182^nd	195	6.7%
2024	9.14	194^th	207	6.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Na Wai Ola - PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	183^rd	207	11.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Na Wai Ola - PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.30	168^th	203	17.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Na Wai Ola - PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	0.00	137^th	160	14.4%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Na Wai Ola - PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.69	121^st	196	38.3%

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Rank History for White students at Na Wai Ola - PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	HI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	19.22	186^th	202	7.9%

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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.

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Na Wai Ola - PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	88	17	54	6	7	n/a	n/a	172
2002	72	11	63	6	4	n/a	n/a	156
2003	72	11	63	6	4	n/a	n/a	156
2004	41	12	65	8	5	n/a	n/a	131
2005	55	14	68	13	10	n/a	n/a	160
2006	49	11	96	12	14	n/a	n/a	182
2007	26	3	45	3	11	n/a	n/a	88
2008	81	6	75	11	9	n/a	n/a	182
2009	62	8	70	10	7	n/a	n/a	157
2010	30	0	37	5	2	n/a	n/a	74
2011	26	1	2	8	3	27	7	74
2012	37	0	3	5	4	56	5	110
2013	30	4	3	8	5	80	13	143
2014	23	1	2	17	4	44	19	110
2015	39	2	2	31	4	69	25	172
2016	47	3	5	38	2	89	27	211
2017	38	2	2	33	0	76	27	178
2018	37	0	1	32	0	63	29	162
2019	31	1	0	43	0	48	23	146
2020	31	1	0	46	0	49	20	147
2021	37	2	1	41	1	45	23	150
2022	24	2	1	42	0	43	22	134
2023	18	0	0	25	0	32	21	96
2024	17	0	1	25	0	32	22	97

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 Na Wai Ola - PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	172	7.9	21.8	56.4
2002	156	11.0	14.2	59.6
2003	156	11.0	14.2	59.6
2004	131	10.0	13.1	83.2
2005	160	7.0	22.9	75.6
2006	182	10.0	18.2	54.4
2007	88	8.0	11.0	45.5
2008	182	6.5	28.0	48.9
2009	157	10.0	15.7	69.4
2010	74	8.0	9.2	73
2011	74	5.0	14.8	86.5
2012	110	5.0	22.0	73.6
2013	143	9.0	15.8	84.6
2014	110	8.0	13.7	48.2
2015	172	9.0	19.1	70.3
2016	211	14.0	15.0	70.1
2017	178	11.0	16.1	62.9
2018	162	10.0	16.2	69.8
2019	146	12.0	12.1	69.9
2020	147	11.0	13.3	66.7
2021	150	11.0	13.6	63.3
2022	134	18.0	7.4	59.7
2023	96	18.0	5.3	55.2
2024	97	17.0	5.7	52.6

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 Na Wai Ola - PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	172	7.9	21.8	56.4
2002	156	11.0	14.2	59.6
2003	156	11.0	14.2	59.6
2004	131	10.0	13.1	83.2
2005	160	7.0	22.9	75.6
2006	182	10.0	18.2	54.4
2007	88	8.0	11.0	45.5
2008	182	6.5	28.0	48.9
2009	157	10.0	15.7	69.4
2010	74	8.0	9.2	73
2011	74	5.0	14.8	86.5
2012	110	5.0	22.0	73.6
2013	143	9.0	15.8	84.6
2014	110	8.0	13.7	48.2
2015	172	9.0	19.1	70.3
2016	211	14.0	15.0	70.1
2017	178	11.0	16.1	62.9
2018	162	10.0	16.2	69.8
2019	146	12.0	12.1	69.9
2020	147	11.0	13.3	66.7
2021	150	11.0	13.6	63.3
2022	134	18.0	7.4	59.7
2023	96	18.0	5.3	55.2
2024	97	17.0	5.7	52.6

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 Na Wai Ola - PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,833 (33.7%)	$7,540 (66.3%)	$11,373

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Na Wai Ola - PCS

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 176^th of 196 Elementary schools	Ranks 182^nd of 195 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Na Wai Ola - PCS)	33	15	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Na Wai Ola - PCS)	25	38	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	56	52	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Na Wai Ola - PCS)	38	42	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	52	51	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Na Wai Ola - PCS)	44	8	36%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)	49	50	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Na Wai Ola - PCS)	17	32	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)	57	55	2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Na Wai Ola - PCS)	30	30
All Grades Mathematics (Na Wai Ola - PCS)	21	16	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	146	96	34.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	43	25	41.9%
Pacific Islander	48	32	33.3%
White	31	18	41.9%
Two or More Races	23	21	8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.9%	55.2%	14.7%

Schools Near Na Wai Ola - PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				HSA Science (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	HSA Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Na Wai Ola - PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	18-1355 Volcano Hwy	Mountain View	96771	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 968-2318	97	17	5.7	52.6%	17 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (25.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (33.0%)	22 (22.7%)	9.1	194^th of 207 public elementary schools	6.3%		11	182^nd of 195 public elementary schools	6.7%	12	14.3	26.3	16.1	$11,373	$3,833	$7,540
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18-1235 Volcano Hwy	Mountain View	96771	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 968-2300	484	38	12.7	78.3%	68 (14.0%)	1 (0.2%)	178 (36.8%)	13 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	128 (26.4%)	95 (19.6%)	37.5	140^th of 207 public elementary schools	32.4%		9.8	185^th of 195 public elementary schools	5.1%	45	35.8	41.9	37.9	$17,850	$1,456	$16,394
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	16-120 Opukahaia St	Keaau	96749	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 982-4260	527	37	14.3	57.1%	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (16.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	367 (69.6%)	59 (11.2%)	1.7	206^th of 207 public elementary schools	0.5%					(n/a)	14.3	3.7	3.0	$11,792	$3,474	$8,318
Keaau Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16-680 Keaau-Pahoa Rd	Keaau	96749	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 982-4210	821	56	14.6	64.7%	58 (7.1%)	3 (0.4%)	232 (28.3%)	116 (14.1%)	2 (0.2%)	217 (26.4%)	193 (23.5%)	21.4	171^st of 207 public elementary schools	17.4%		19.8	166^th of 195 public elementary schools	14.9%	5	21.7	34.2	28.6	$16,336	$1,183	$15,153
Kua o ka La - NCPCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	345 Makalika	Hilo	96720	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 981-5866	185	12	15.4	82.2%	33 (17.8%)	1 (0.5%)	49 (26.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (34.6%)	36 (19.5%)	21.2	172^nd of 207 public elementary schools	16.9%		25.1	154^th of 195 public elementary schools	21.0%	18	25.0	39.0	18.8	$17,711	$6,696	$11,015
Kaumana Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1710 Kaumana Dr	Hilo	96720	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 974-4190	228	17	13.4	51.3%	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (38.6%)	12 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (19.3%)	71 (31.1%)	70.2	79^th of 207 public elementary schools	61.8%		49.8	92^nd of 195 public elementary schools	52.8%	13	68.0	58.1	48.4	$17,553	$1,304	$16,249
Waiakeawaena Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2420 Kilauea Ave	Hilo	96720	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 981-7200	672	51	13.1	53.1%	30 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	187 (27.8%)	81 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	149 (22.2%)	223 (33.2%)	59.6	90^th of 207 public elementary schools	56.5%		55.9	81^st of 195 public elementary schools	58.5%	9	56.5	45.8	51.1	$16,286	$1,496	$14,790
Waiakea Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	180 W Puainako St	Hilo	96720	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 981-7215	725	51	14.2	54.1%	26 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	161 (22.2%)	106 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	221 (30.5%)	211 (29.1%)	56.8	97^th of 207 public elementary schools	53.1%		43.2	111^th of 195 public elementary schools	43.1%	14	56.4	47.8	45.7	$15,167	$1,077	$14,090
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	278 Ainako Ave	Hilo	96720	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	No	(808) 974-4855	465	25	18.6	28.2%	55 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (22.8%)	65 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (15.9%)	165 (35.5%)	89.6	26^th of 207 public elementary schools	87.4%		89.5	20^th of 195 public elementary schools	89.7%	6	56.3	71.2	69.2	$15,582	$1,242	$14,340
Pahoa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	15-3030 Puna Rd	Pahoa	96778	Hawaii County	Hawaii Department of Education	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(808) 965-2141	394	24	16.4	84.5%	42 (10.7%)	4 (1.0%)	124 (31.5%)	21 (5.3%)	2 (0.5%)	123 (31.2%)	78 (19.8%)	13.2	190^th of 207 public elementary schools	8.2%		9	186^th of 195 public elementary schools	4.6%	4	35.2	22.7	19.1	$17,183	$1,406	$15,777

Frequently Asked Questions about Na Wai Ola - PCS

How many students attend Na Wai Ola - PCS?

In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended Na Wai Ola - PCS.

Is Na Wai Ola - PCS a good school?

Na Wai Ola - PCS ranks in the bottom 6.3% of Hawaii elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Na Wai Ola - PCS?

Students at Na Wai Ola - PCS are 33% Pacific Islander, 26% Hispanic, 23% Two or more races, 18% White, 1% Asian.

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