Hookena Elementary School

86-4355 Mamalahoa Hwy
Captain Cook, HI 96704

121 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hookena Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Captain Cook on the Big Island of Hawaii. Serving students from kindergarten through grade 5, the school is deeply rooted in the local culture and history of the South Kona district. It provides a foundational educational experience that emphasizes both core academic standards and the unique values of the Hawaiian community, fostering an environment that encourages student growth, social responsibility, and a connection to the local environment.

The school is recognized for its intimate, community-focused atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and personalized attention from staff. By integrating traditional classroom learning with the rich cultural heritage of its surroundings, Hookena Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for academic success in middle school and beyond but also to become well-rounded, grounded members of their community. Its location along the Mamalahoa Highway makes it a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a long-standing commitment to serving the children of the Kona coast.

121

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hookena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	29
Asian	2
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	46

Pacific Islander
46 (38.0 %)
Hispanic
29 (24.0 %)
White
24 (19.8 %)
Two or More
20 (16.5 %)
Asian
2 (1.7 %)

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)328-2710
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 18