Hookena Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Captain Cook, HI Grades PK–05 Rural: Remote Hilo-Kailua, HI SchoolScore™ C (60)
  • 98 Students
  • 7.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (808)328-2710 Phone
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Hookena Elementary School
Captain Cook, HI 96704
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (60)
98
Students
7.0
Teachers
14:1
Student:Teacher
(808)328-2710
Phone

Hookena Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Captain Cook, HAWAII, operated by the Hawaii Department of Education school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 98 students enrolled; a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote 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
98.0
State avg: 438.0
▼ 78% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
65.3%
State avg: 49.4%
▲ 32% worse
School Details
School Name
Hookena Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
150003000035
State School ID
HI-001-5-363
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
86-4355 Mamalahoa Hwy
City
Captain Cook
State
Hawaii
ZIP Code
96704
County
Hawaii County
Metro Area
Hilo-Kailua, HI
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
1502
State Leg. Upper
15003
State Leg. Lower
15005
Latitude
19.38671
Longitude
-155.87913
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
98
Total Students
👩‍🏫
7.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
7.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)7.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 64 65.3%
Not Applicable 52 53.1%
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 Hookena Elementary School

1
Honaunau Elementary School
Captain Cook · Elementary
4.4 mi
2
Konawaena Elementary School
Kealakekua · Elementary
8.7 mi
3
Konawaena High School
Kealakekua · High
8.8 mi
4
Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino
Kealakekua · Other
8.8 mi
5
Konawaena Middle School
Kealakekua · Middle
8.8 mi
6
Kona Pacific - PCS
Kealakekua · Elementary
9.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Hookena Elementary School?
98 students are enrolled at Hookena Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Hookena Elementary School have?
Hookena Elementary School has 7.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1.
What grades does Hookena Elementary School serve?
Hookena Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Hookena Elementary School a charter school?
Hookena Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Hookena Elementary School located in?
Hookena Elementary School is located in the Hilo-Kailua, HI metropolitan area.
What school district does Hookena Elementary School belong to?
Hookena 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 $37,869,530,612 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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