Below Average
#238 of 292 schools in HI
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Lahaina, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
816 Niheu St, Lahaina, HI 96761
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Princess Nahienaena 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,229
Median home value
$905,800
Median rent
$2,099/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #238 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
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lahaina, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 515 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Princess Nahienaena Elementary School
What grades does Princess Nahienaena Elementary School serve?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Princess Nahienaena Elementary School rank in HI?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School ranks #238 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Princess Nahienaena Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Princess Nahienaena Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Princess Nahienaena Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Princess Nahienaena Elementary School a charter school?
No, Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Princess Nahienaena Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Princess Nahienaena Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Princess Nahienaena Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Princess Nahienaena 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Maui County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.7%
- Phone
- (808) 662-4020
- Area population (ZIP 96761)
- 21,766
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 96761; 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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