Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Honokaa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Honokaa Elementary School serves the eastern part of Honokaa, HI, encompassing an area of approximately 75.3 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Honokaa Elementary School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Honokaa 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 Honokaa Elementary School is 0.75, 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
#166 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
White
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
23%
25%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
35%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.5%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Honokaa Elementary School's ranking?
Honokaa Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Honokaa Elementary School often compared to?
Honokaa Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School, Waimea Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Honokaa Elementary School?
378 students attend Honokaa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Honokaa Elementary School students are Two or more races, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Honokaa Elementary School?
Honokaa Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Honokaa Elementary School offer ?
Honokaa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Honokaa Elementary School part of?
Honokaa Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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