Honaunau Elementary School

83-5360 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704

148 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Honaunau Elementary School, located in the historic region of Captain Cook on the Big Island of Hawaii, serves as a vital educational pillar for the local community. Situated along the Mamalahoa Highway, the school is deeply rooted in the culture and landscape of South Kona. It prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community belonging, often integrating the unique historical and environmental context of the Kona coast into its educational approach.

The school is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse student body through inclusive teaching practices and a focus on place-based learning. By leveraging its proximity to significant cultural and natural landmarks, Honaunau Elementary provides students with opportunities to connect their classroom experiences to the world around them. With a dedicated staff and an active partnership with local families, the school strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle and high school but also to become responsible, well-rounded contributors to the Hawaiian community.

148

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Honaunau Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	61
Asian	5
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	40

Hispanic
61 (41.2%)
Pacific Islander
40 (27.0%)
Two or More
24 (16.2%)
White
18 (12.2%)
Asian
5 (3.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)328-2727
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 21