Hookena Elementary School

86-4355 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hookena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hookena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Hookena Elementary School's student population of 121 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
121 students
This chart displays total students of Hookena Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Hookena Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Hookena Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hookena Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Hookena Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hookena Elementary School is 0.74, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (HI)
#210 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hookena Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hookena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hookena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hookena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hookena Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hookena Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
2%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hookena Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hookena Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hookena Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
20%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hookena Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
38%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hookena Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hookena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hookena Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Hookena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hookena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hookena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hookena Elementary School's ranking?
Hookena Elementary School is ranked #210 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Hookena Elementary School often compared to?
Hookena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Honaunau Elementary School, Konawaena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Hookena Elementary School?
121 students attend Hookena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Hookena Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hookena Elementary School?
Hookena Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hookena Elementary School offer ?
Hookena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hookena Elementary School part of?
Hookena Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

School Reviews

Review Hookena Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 121 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Quick Links