Honaunau Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Captain Cook, Hawaii 96704 · Hawaii Department of Education
#167 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#39463 of 50,301 nationally
About Honaunau Elementary School
Honaunau Elementary School is a public elementary located in Captain Cook, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 148 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 167th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 148.
There are 2 schools in Captain Cook; Honaunau Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Honaunau Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Honaunau Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hookena Elementary School
Captain Cook · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
98 students · 7.1 km away
Konawaena Middle School
Kealakekua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students · 7.6 km away
Konawaena High School
Kealakekua · Public high · Grades 9–12
955 students · 7.6 km away
Konawaena Elementary School
Kealakekua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students · 7.7 km away
Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino
Kealakekua · Public other · Grades PK–12
275 students · 7.7 km away
Kona Pacific - PCS
Kealakekua · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
177 students · 8.6 km away
Similar schools
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Linapuni Elementary School
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Prince Jonah Kuhio Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Honaunau Elementary School a good school?
Honaunau Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 28.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #167 of 182 in Hawaii. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Honaunau Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Honaunau Elementary School ranks #167 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #39463 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Honaunau Elementary School?
Honaunau Elementary School had 148 students in 2025.
Is Honaunau Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Honaunau Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Honaunau Elementary School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Honaunau Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.