Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Honowai 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 30% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Honowai 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 Honowai Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Honowai Elementary School is ranked #205 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Honowai Elementary School?
579 students attend Honowai Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Honowai Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hawaiian, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Honowai Elementary School?
Honowai Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Honowai Elementary School offer ?
Honowai Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Honowai Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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