Serving 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hookena 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 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hookena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hookena Elementary School's student population of 99 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hookena 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 Hookena 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
#210 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
24%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
16%
11%
Hawaiian
42%
25%
Two or more races
14%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hookena Elementary School's ranking?
Hookena Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Hookena Elementary School often compared to?
Hookena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Honaunau 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 38% HI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Hookena Elementary School?
99 students attend Hookena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Hookena Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hookena Elementary School?
Hookena Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hookena Elementary School offer ?
Hookena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hookena Elementary School part of?
Hookena Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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