Honaunau Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Captain Cook, HI Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Hilo-Kailua, HI SchoolScore™ C (62.2)
  • 148 Students
  • 11.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (808)328-2727 Phone
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Honaunau Elementary School
Captain Cook, HI 96704
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (62.2)
148
Students
11.0
Teachers
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
(808)328-2727
Phone

Honaunau Elementary School is a public school administered by the Hawaii Department of Education district in Captain Cook, HAWAII, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 148 students enrolled; a 13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Hawaii Elementary School Average
Enrollment
148.0
State avg: 438.0
▼ 66% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.45:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
93.2%
State avg: 49.4%
▲ 89% worse
School Details
School Name
Honaunau Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
150003000033
State School ID
HI-001-5-359
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy
City
Captain Cook
State
Hawaii
ZIP Code
96704
County
Hawaii County
Metro Area
Hilo-Kailua, HI
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1502
State Leg. Upper
15003
State Leg. Lower
15005
Latitude
19.45064
Longitude
-155.87889
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
148
Total Students
👩‍🏫
11.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
11.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)11.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 138 93.2%
Not Applicable 120 81.1%
District Info
District Name
Hawaii Department of Education
LEAID
1500030
State LEA ID
HI-001
Phone
(808)586-3400
Website
http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Honolulu
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,337,804K
Federal Revenue
$465,067K
State Revenue
$3,817,300K
Local Revenue
$55,437K
Total Expenditure
$3,711,214K
Instruction Exp.
$1,974,288K
Support Services
$1,270,869K
Other Current Exp.
$168,496K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Honaunau Elementary School

1
Hookena Elementary School
Captain Cook · Elementary
4.4 mi
2
Konawaena Middle School
Kealakekua · Middle
4.7 mi
3
Konawaena High School
Kealakekua · High
4.7 mi
4
Konawaena Elementary School
Kealakekua · Elementary
4.8 mi
5
Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino
Kealakekua · Other
4.8 mi
6
Kona Pacific - PCS
Kealakekua · Elementary
5.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Honaunau Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Honaunau Elementary School?
148 students are enrolled at Honaunau Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Honaunau Elementary School have?
Honaunau Elementary School has 11.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Honaunau Elementary School serve?
Honaunau Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Honaunau Elementary School a charter school?
Honaunau Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Honaunau Elementary School located in?
Honaunau Elementary School is located in the Hilo-Kailua, HI metropolitan area.
What school district does Honaunau Elementary School belong to?
Honaunau Elementary School is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district.
How much does Hawaii Department of Education spend per student?
The Hawaii Department of Education district spends approximately $25,075,770,270 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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