Hokulani Elementary School

2940 Kamakini St
Honolulu, HI 96816
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hokulani Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 10% in HI
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hokulani Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Hokulani Elementary School's student population of 238 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hokulani Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hokulani Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#15 out of 292 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hokulani Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hokulani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hokulani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hokulani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hokulani Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
45%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hokulani Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hokulani Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hokulani Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hokulani Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
5%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hokulani Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
28%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hokulani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hokulani Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Hokulani Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hokulani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hokulani Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hokulani Elementary School's ranking?
Hokulani Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Hokulani Elementary School often compared to?
Hokulani Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noelani Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Hokulani Elementary School?
238 students attend Hokulani Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hokulani Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hokulani Elementary School?
Hokulani Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hokulani Elementary School offer ?
Hokulani Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hokulani Elementary School part of?
Hokulani Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Hokulani Elementary School located?
Hokulani Elementary School is located in the Diamond Head And Kapahulu And St Louis Heights neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 3 other public schools located in Diamond Head And Kapahulu And St Louis Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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