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#252 of 292 schools in HI

Nanaikapono Elementary School

Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Waianae, HI

A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

89-153 Mano Ave, Waianae, HI 96792

  • Math 11% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$20,056
Chronic Absenteeism72%

Students at Nanaikapono Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.

Math Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
28%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
20%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
20%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

82%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Nanaikapono Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,927

Median home value

$551,400

Median rent

$1,820/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

18.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96792; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - PcsCharter · enrollment unverified3.2K–80.2 mi626Compare →
Nanakuli Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–60.5 mi369Compare →
Maili Bible SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3privateK–113.1 mi67Compare →
Maili Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–63.1 mi605Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hawaii Department of Education

Schools in district
295
Rank in district
#252 of 292
District spending per student
$20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nanaikapono Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nanaikapono Elementary School

Nanaikapono Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waianae, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 690 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #252 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nanaikapono Elementary School

What grades does Nanaikapono Elementary School serve?

Nanaikapono Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Nanaikapono Elementary School?

Nanaikapono Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 690 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nanaikapono Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nanaikapono Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nanaikapono Elementary School rank in HI?

Nanaikapono Elementary School ranks #252 of 292 schools in HI.

What is Nanaikapono Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nanaikapono Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Nanaikapono Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nanaikapono Elementary School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Nanaikapono Elementary School a charter school?

No, Nanaikapono Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nanaikapono Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Nanaikapono Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nanaikapono Elementary School?

82.0% of students at Nanaikapono Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
690
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Honolulu County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.0%
Area population (ZIP 96792)
49,879
Area average commute
42.9 min
Area median age
34.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96792; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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