- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Captain Cook, HI
Honaunau Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Honaunau Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000033
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Honaunau Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Hawaii schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Hawaii
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 148
- students enrolled
Honaunau Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Hawaii schools. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Honaunau Elementary School grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 150003000033 · Captain Cook, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 16.4:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Honaunau Elementary School grew from 138 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Honaunau Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 148
Honaunau Elementary School
148 students
What this shows Honaunau Elementary School reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Honaunau Elementary School compares
Honaunau Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 110% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 27.0%
Two or More 16.2%
White 12.2%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Honaunau Elementary School is about as mixed as the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Honaunau Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Honaunau Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Captain Cook
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Honaunau Elementary School
How many students attend Honaunau Elementary School?
Honaunau Elementary School has 148 students enrolled. It is a public school in Captain Cook, HI. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honaunau Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Honaunau Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Honaunau Elementary School?
84.1% of students at Honaunau Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Honaunau Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Honaunau Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment, in Captain Cook, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Honaunau Elementary School?
Honaunau Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Honaunau Elementary School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.