Ho'okena Elementary School in Captain Cook, Hawaii on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ho'okena Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5238865,"projectId":9776010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation that enabled my students to have their very own whiteboard and new eraser! They love the second part of our math block when they use their new tools. \r\nI want to share with you the reaction of my class. The boxes were delivered to my classroom when the students were still present. They were so curious about the contents of the boxes..... so I decided to open them in front of them. It was so much fun! They were in shock that they each had their own tools. They felt so special. They don't usually get brand-new things, so this was a big deal. \r\nThey assumed I bought it for them, but I shared with them the story of how these new things reached them. Someone asked me what my students needed to help them learn. \r\nWhat a lesson your generosity is teaching. They were amazed that someone they didn't even know sent them new stuff! \r\nThey asked if you could visit so they could meet you and thank you. Hopefully, this note will convey their joy.","fullyFundedDate":1759451931977,"projectUrl":"project/showing-off-our-math-skills/9776010/","projectTitle":"Showing Off Our Math Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Academia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5238865"},{"teacherId":9755431,"projectId":9781712,"letterContent":"The donation that you have provided my classroom with has made such a large difference in my students learning in more ways than you know. It was been so amazing to see how much of an interest in reading books my students have acquired now that my classroom library is filled with books that spark their interest!\r\nWe do silent reading 4 times a week for 45 minutes. It allows students to just have some time to sit and read while practicing their reading skills. Every student, no matter their reading level, is able to just sit and read and I truly have seen a big difference in their reading capabilities. I have many students who come from low income households and since books can be quite pricey and since they are limited to access to a public library near them, many students only have access to books that are here in school. It has been so special to see how excited they are when they get to pick out a new book or earn points from our Accelerated Reader program. All of this is because of you.\r\nI am so grateful for your donation to our classroom as it has impacted my students in more ways than you know. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1760549756582,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-reading-rockets/9781712/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Reading Rockets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uemura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755431"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50766","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":100,"numTeachers":8,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":42,"percentMultiracialImputed":18,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":57.5,"schoolId":50766,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ho'okena Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ho'okena Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/ho-okena-elementary-school/50766"}

About this school

Ho'okena Elementary School is a rural public school in Captain Cook, Hawaii that is part of Hawaii School District. It serves 100 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.5:1. Its teachers have had 32 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

100 Students

8 Teachers

86-4355 Mamalahoa Hwy

Captain Cook, HI 96704 View local requests

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Ho'okena Elementary School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Ho'okena Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Academia

Ms. Uemura

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.

See how DonorsChoose works

Ho'okena Elementary School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

24%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Ho'okena Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Aug 20, 2026

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.