Serving 376 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 38%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 376 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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 0.76, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
376 students attend Honokaa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Honokaa Elementary School students are Two or more races, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are Asian, 5% 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 16:1, 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
What school district is Honokaa Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 376 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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