- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Captain Cook, HI
Hookena Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hookena Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000035
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hookena Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Hawaii.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 98
- students enrolled
Hookena Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Hookena Elementary School shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-18.2%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 150003000035 · Captain Cook, HI Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 14:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Hookena Elementary School shrank from 121 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (-18.2%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Hookena 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 98
Hookena Elementary School
98 students
What this shows Hookena Elementary School reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hookena Elementary School compares
Hookena Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 28% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.7%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 18.4%
White 14.3%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Hookena 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 Hookena Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hookena 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 (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hookena Elementary School
How many students attend Hookena Elementary School?
Hookena Elementary School has 98 students enrolled. It is a public school in Captain Cook, HI. CCD year-over-year: 121 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hookena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hookena Elementary School is 14:1, which is 1% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hookena Elementary School?
51.2% of students at Hookena Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hookena Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hookena Elementary School is Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander at 42.9% of enrollment, in Captain Cook, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hookena Elementary School?
Hookena Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Hookena 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.