Serving 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Honaunau Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 148 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Honaunau Elementary School serves the southeast part of Captain Cook, HI, covering an area of approximately 148.7 square miles. The school is typically a 10-12 minute drive for students who live within the zone, which extends up to 18.8 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Honaunau Elementary School's student population of 148 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
148 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Honaunau Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Honaunau Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
27%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Honaunau Elementary School's ranking?
Honaunau Elementary School is ranked #246 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Honaunau Elementary School often compared to?
Honaunau Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hookena Elementary School, Konawaena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Honaunau Elementary School?
148 students attend Honaunau Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Honaunau Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Hawaiian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Honaunau Elementary School?
Honaunau Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Honaunau Elementary School offer ?
Honaunau Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Honaunau Elementary School part of?
Honaunau Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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