Honaunau Elementary School
Honaunau Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Honaunau Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Honaunau Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Honaunau Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 139 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Honaunau Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Honaunau Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #158 out of 289 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 14% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 12% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 38% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 14% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.79 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Honaunau Elementary School is Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino (4.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hookena Elementary School (4.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Captain Cook Hookena Elementary School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 111 students10
4.6 miles
86-4355 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(808) 328-2710 4.6 PK-5 111 - Kealakekua Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 210 students10
4.7 miles
81-1041 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900 4.7 PK-12 210 - Kealakekua Kona Pacific - Pcs Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 216 students10
4.7 miles
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900 4.7 K-8 216 - Kealakekua Konawaena Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 524 students10
4.7 miles
81-901 Onouli Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4555 4.7 PK-5 524 - Kealakekua Konawaena High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 832 students10
4.7 miles
81-1043 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-4500 4.7 9-12 832
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