Hokulani Elementary School

Summary:

Hokulani Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 238 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top 25 elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement and a diverse student population.

Hokulani Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with 81.06% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 79.7% in Mathematics, and 79.59% in Science, all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also boasts a low student-teacher ratio of 11.3, contributing to its ability to provide personalized attention to students. Additionally, Hokulani Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 12.2% compared to nearby schools, which is a positive indicator of student engagement and attendance.

While Hokulani Elementary stands out as an exceptional school, the Honolulu area is home to several other high-performing elementary schools, such as Waikiki Elementary School and Noelani Elementary School, which also demonstrate strong academic achievement. This suggests that the Hawaii Department of Education district is dedicated to providing quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2940 Kamakini St
       Honolulu, HI  96816


(808) 733-4789

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
4th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,040 Help


Students who attend Hokulani Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    William P Jarrett Middle School
High:    Kaimuki High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  250

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
44.0%
Two or more races:
26.8%
Hispanic:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hokulani Elementary School ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 4th among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (44%), two or more races (26.8%), Hispanic (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hokulani Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 81st best among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hokulani Elementary School is $15,040. 151 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hokulani Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hokulani Elementary School 4th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Hokulani Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hokulani Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hokulani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.30 12th 194 93.8%
2007 89.98 11th 192 94.3%
2008 93.04 7th 146 95.2%
2009 88.65 13th 191 93.2%
2010 85.17 18th 183 90.2%
2011 92.39 7th 191 96.3%
2012 93.93 1st 195 99.5%
2013 94.71 1st 196 99.5%
2015 93.57 6th 194 96.9%
2016 88.89 20th 195 89.7%
2017 90.67 24th 207 88.4%
2018 86.36 22nd 193 88.6%
2019 88.20 16th 196 91.8%
2021 97.24 4th 196 98.0%
2022 92.85 12th 193 93.8%
2023 93.92 5th 195 97.4%
2024 97.17 4th 207 98.1%
See the entire list of Hawaii Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hokulani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.68 17th 198 91.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hokulani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.25 12th 207 94.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hokulani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.78 37th 203 81.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Hokulani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.62 3rd 160 98.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hokulani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.11 76th 165 53.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Hokulani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.37 42nd 196 78.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hokulani Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.96 1st 202 99.5%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hokulani Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 73 6 296 3 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1989 73 7 296 2 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1990 74 5 308 5 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1991 67 4 330 3 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1992 90 3 293 5 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 94 3 316 4 0 n/a n/a -1 416
1994 87 0 312 5 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1995 89 0 312 6 1 n/a n/a -1 407
1996 89 0 312 6 1 n/a n/a -1 407
1997 83 1 303 8 2 n/a n/a 8 405
1998 98 1 314 12 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 95 2 331 12 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2000 89 1 329 8 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2001 86 2 326 9 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 77 0 321 9 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2003 77 0 321 9 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2004 80 0 315 10 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 85 0 318 7 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2006 80 0 324 7 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2007 76 0 330 6 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2008 77 0 289 2 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2009 74 1 284 2 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2010 74 2 293 1 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2011 25 4 236 8 0 49 43 0 365
2012 21 1 224 13 0 47 51 0 357
2013 21 1 211 22 0 39 71 0 365
2014 22 1 220 22 0 34 77 0 376
2015 18 2 205 30 0 32 77 0 364
2016 20 2 201 34 0 27 86 0 370
2017 21 1 181 41 0 24 91 0 359
2018 21 1 168 43 0 24 82 0 339
2019 23 1 158 39 0 20 82 0 323
2020 32 0 159 41 0 14 83 0 329
2021 30 0 141 40 0 17 91 0 319
2022 25 1 120 37 0 13 75 0 271
2023 22 5 106 27 0 12 66 0 238
2024 23 6 110 27 0 17 67 0 250

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hokulani Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 22.0 17.2 9.5
1989 378 22.0 17.1 6.1
1990 392 21.0 18.6 4.8
1991 404 23.0 17.5 4.5
1992 391 22.5 17.3 4.9
1993 416 22.0 18.9 3.8
1994 406 22.0 18.5 3.7
1995 407 22.0 18.5 4.2
1996 407 22.0 18.5 4.2
1997 405 21.5 18.8 8.8
1998 425 21.0 20.2 8.5
1999 440 23.0 19.1 8.6
2000 427 22.5 19.0 11.7
2001 423 23.5 18.0 9.7
2002 407 22.5 18.1 11.1
2003 407 22.5 18.1 11.1
2004 405 22.5 18.0 13.1
2005 410 21.5 19.1 12.9
2006 411 23.5 17.5 12.7
2007 413 22.5 18.4 11.9
2008 368 19.5 18.9 10.9
2009 361 19.5 18.5 13.9
2010 370 21.5 17.2 15.9
2011 365 19.5 18.7 16.7
2012 357 19.5 18.3 19
2013 365 19.5 18.7 17
2014 376 18.5 20.3 19.4
2015 364 18.0 20.2 21.2
2016 370 21.0 17.6 17
2017 359 19.0 18.8 14.2
2018 339 21.0 16.1 14.7
2019 323 22.0 14.6 12.7
2020 329 23.0 14.3 12.8
2021 319 21.0 15.1 16
2022 271 21.0 12.9 12.9
2023 238 21.0 11.3 17.6
2024 250 18.0 13.8 22

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hokulani Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 379 22.0 17.2 9.5
1989 378 22.0 17.1 6.1
1990 392 21.0 18.6 4.8
1991 404 23.0 17.5 4.5
1992 391 22.5 17.3 4.9
1993 416 22.0 18.9 3.8
1994 406 22.0 18.5 3.7
1995 407 22.0 18.5 4.2
1996 407 22.0 18.5 4.2
1997 405 21.5 18.8 8.8
1998 425 21.0 20.2 8.5
1999 440 23.0 19.1 8.6
2000 427 22.5 19.0 11.7
2001 423 23.5 18.0 9.7
2002 407 22.5 18.1 11.1
2003 407 22.5 18.1 11.1
2004 405 22.5 18.0 13.1
2005 410 21.5 19.1 12.9
2006 411 23.5 17.5 12.7
2007 413 22.5 18.4 11.9
2008 368 19.5 18.9 10.9
2009 361 19.5 18.5 13.9
2010 370 21.5 17.2 15.9
2011 365 19.5 18.7 16.7
2012 357 19.5 18.3 19
2013 365 19.5 18.7 17
2014 376 18.5 20.3 19.4
2015 364 18.0 20.2 21.2
2016 370 21.0 17.6 17
2017 359 19.0 18.8 14.2
2018 339 21.0 16.1 14.7
2019 323 22.0 14.6 12.7
2020 329 23.0 14.3 12.8
2021 319 21.0 15.1 16
2022 271 21.0 12.9 12.9
2023 238 21.0 11.3 17.6
2024 250 18.0 13.8 22

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hokulani Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $823 (5.5%) $14,217 (94.5%) $15,040

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hokulani Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 5th of 195 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hokulani Elementary School)7678
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hokulani Elementary School)7478
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hokulani Elementary School)7980
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hokulani Elementary School)7283
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hokulani Elementary School)7777
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hokulani Elementary School)6482
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
All Grades English Language Arts (Hokulani Elementary School)7778
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Hokulani Elementary School)7080
 10%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students323238
 26.3%
African American15
 400%
American Indian00
Asian158106
 32.9%
Hispanic3927
 30.8%
Pacific Islander2012
 40%
White2322
 4.3%
Two or More Races8266
 19.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.7%17.6%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hokulani Elementary School

Yes! Hokulani Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 4th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools.

Students at Hokulani Elementary School are 44% Asian, 27% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 9% White, 7% Pacific Islander, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 250 students attended Hokulani Elementary School.

Students who attend Hokulani Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : William P Jarrett Middle School
High : Kaimuki High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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