Honowai Elementary School

Summary:

Honowai Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Waipahu, Hawaii, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 590. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a highly-ranked district, Honowai Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Hawaii elementary schools, with a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, Honowai has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.8%, which is much higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Lehua Elementary, Pearl City Elementary, and Kanoelani Elementary, Honowai's academic performance lags behind, with lower proficiency rates and school rankings. The school's higher-than-average per-student spending suggests that additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to address the challenges faced by its diverse student population and improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 94-600 Honowai St
       Waipahu, HI  96797


(808) 675-0165

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
150th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,506 Help


Students who attend Honowai Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Waipahu Intermediate School
High:    Waipahu High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  590

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
54.7%
Pacific Islander:
21.9%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Honowai Elementary School ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 142nd 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 30.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Honowai Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Honowai Elementary School is $16,506, which is the 89th highest among 183 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Honowai Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Honowai Elementary School 150th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Honowai 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 Honowai Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Honowai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.41 168th 194 13.4%
2007 29.38 148th 192 22.9%
2008 21.40 124th 146 15.1%
2009 19.41 165th 191 13.6%
2010 10.39 174th 183 4.9%
2011 17.61 174th 191 8.9%
2012 15.62 181st 195 7.2%
2013 19.84 176th 196 10.2%
2015 14.92 172nd 194 11.3%
2016 24.06 153rd 195 21.5%
2017 35.22 148th 207 28.5%
2018 31.18 144th 193 25.4%
2019 30.74 141st 196 28.1%
2021 19.82 163rd 196 16.8%
2022 30.28 141st 193 26.9%
2023 32.82 132nd 195 32.3%
2024 30.98 150th 207 27.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Honowai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.56 139th 198 29.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Honowai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 183rd 207 11.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Honowai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.57 195th 203 3.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Honowai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.95 134th 160 16.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Honowai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 0.00 138th 165 16.4%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Honowai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.89 138th 196 29.6%
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Rank History for White students at Honowai Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.94 179th 202 11.4%
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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 Honowai Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 83 35 725 32 2 n/a n/a 0 877
1989 90 27 743 38 4 n/a n/a 0 902
1990 87 35 721 35 3 n/a n/a 0 881
1991 86 30 696 52 3 n/a n/a 0 867
1992 109 45 678 56 2 n/a n/a 0 890
1993 86 38 656 54 6 n/a n/a -1 839
1994 99 35 684 68 3 n/a n/a 0 889
1995 72 28 663 63 1 n/a n/a -1 826
1996 72 28 663 63 1 n/a n/a -1 826
1997 65 23 723 44 1 n/a n/a -1 855
1998 60 13 717 46 0 n/a n/a 0 836
1999 49 15 715 37 2 n/a n/a 0 818
2000 53 15 744 36 2 n/a n/a 0 850
2001 56 18 718 41 4 n/a n/a 0 837
2002 44 13 714 40 5 n/a n/a 0 816
2003 44 13 714 40 5 n/a n/a 0 816
2004 37 13 744 31 3 n/a n/a 0 828
2005 44 12 735 28 4 n/a n/a 0 823
2006 53 18 698 28 3 n/a n/a 0 800
2007 64 20 720 19 5 n/a n/a 0 828
2008 62 21 725 27 2 n/a n/a 0 837
2009 59 19 731 32 3 n/a n/a 0 844
2010 69 10 729 28 2 n/a n/a 0 838
2011 36 10 423 22 2 311 9 0 813
2012 30 7 438 29 0 309 7 0 820
2013 31 4 428 48 2 260 31 0 804
2014 26 5 419 69 0 229 51 0 799
2015 22 2 377 82 0 213 42 0 738
2016 19 2 367 93 0 193 57 0 731
2017 17 4 341 100 0 178 72 0 712
2018 9 6 327 105 0 151 61 0 659
2019 6 2 350 109 0 141 74 0 682
2020 6 8 356 105 0 140 67 0 682
2021 7 3 340 93 0 130 61 0 634
2022 4 5 340 93 0 130 60 0 632
2023 3 3 323 72 0 129 60 0 590

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 Honowai Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 877 45.0 19.4 40
1989 902 47.0 19.1 43.8
1990 881 48.0 18.3 46.3
1991 867 49.0 17.6 36.8
1992 890 49.0 18.1 37.8
1993 839 50.5 16.6 33.1
1994 889 52.0 17.1 19.5
1995 826 47.0 17.6 35.1
1996 826 47.0 17.6 35.1
1997 855 48.0 17.8 54.7
1998 836 46.0 18.2 45.3
1999 818 48.0 17.0 58.6
2000 850 53.0 16.0 59.5
2001 837 56.0 14.9 69.8
2002 816 48.5 16.8 68.3
2003 816 48.5 16.8 68.3
2004 828 51.5 16.1 69.6
2005 823 51.5 16.0 65
2006 800 50.5 15.8 64.1
2007 828 49.5 16.7 60.5
2008 837 56.5 14.8 57.8
2009 844 56.0 15.1 59
2010 838 57.0 14.7 62.4
2011 813 54.0 15.0 66.8
2012 820 53.0 15.4 66.5
2013 804 50.0 16.0 70.5
2014 799 51.0 15.6 68.3
2015 738 49.0 15.0 65.6
2016 731 49.0 14.9 63.6
2017 712 48.0 14.8 59.8
2018 659 44.0 14.9 63.4
2019 682 43.0 15.8 61.1
2020 682 45.0 15.1 60.6
2021 634 44.0 14.4 65.6
2022 632 44.0 14.3 68.7
2023 590 45.0 13.1 60.2

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 Honowai Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 877 45.0 19.4 40
1989 902 47.0 19.1 43.8
1990 881 48.0 18.3 46.3
1991 867 49.0 17.6 36.8
1992 890 49.0 18.1 37.8
1993 839 50.5 16.6 33.1
1994 889 52.0 17.1 19.5
1995 826 47.0 17.6 35.1
1996 826 47.0 17.6 35.1
1997 855 48.0 17.8 54.7
1998 836 46.0 18.2 45.3
1999 818 48.0 17.0 58.6
2000 850 53.0 16.0 59.5
2001 837 56.0 14.9 69.8
2002 816 48.5 16.8 68.3
2003 816 48.5 16.8 68.3
2004 828 51.5 16.1 69.6
2005 823 51.5 16.0 65
2006 800 50.5 15.8 64.1
2007 828 49.5 16.7 60.5
2008 837 56.5 14.8 57.8
2009 844 56.0 15.1 59
2010 838 57.0 14.7 62.4
2011 813 54.0 15.0 66.8
2012 820 53.0 15.4 66.5
2013 804 50.0 16.0 70.5
2014 799 51.0 15.6 68.3
2015 738 49.0 15.0 65.6
2016 731 49.0 14.9 63.6
2017 712 48.0 14.8 59.8
2018 659 44.0 14.9 63.4
2019 682 43.0 15.8 61.1
2020 682 45.0 15.1 60.6
2021 634 44.0 14.4 65.6
2022 632 44.0 14.3 68.7
2023 590 45.0 13.1 60.2

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 Honowai Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,534 (9.3%) $14,972 (90.7%) $16,506

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Honowai Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 141st of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 132nd of 195 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Honowai Elementary School)2227
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Honowai Elementary School)4037
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Honowai Elementary School)4736
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Honowai Elementary School)4638
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Honowai Elementary School)3854
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Honowai Elementary School)3943
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Honowai Elementary School)4846
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Honowai Elementary School)4029
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Honowai Elementary School)3940
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Honowai Elementary School)4136
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students682590
 13.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian350323
 7.7%
Hispanic10972
 33.9%
Pacific Islander141129
 8.5%
White63
 50%
Two or More Races7460
 18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%60.2%
 1%


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Students at Honowai Elementary School are 55% Asian, 22% Pacific Islander, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Waipahu Intermediate School
High : Waipahu High School

Honowai Elementary School ranks 150th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 590 students attended Honowai Elementary School.


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