Aiea Elementary School vs Makalapa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aiea Elementary School
Aiea · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
265 students
Makalapa Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students
| Measure | Aiea Elementary School Aiea, Hawaii | Makalapa Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 182 | #72 of 182 |
| National rank | #39953 of 50,301 | #15337 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 265 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 53% |
| city | Aiea | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Makalapa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 27.7).
- •Makalapa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Makalapa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 27%).
- •Makalapa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 73.2%).
- •Aiea Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.2).
- •Makalapa Elementary School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 265.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aiea Elementary School better than Makalapa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Makalapa Elementary School ranks higher (64.2 vs 27.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aiea Elementary School and Makalapa Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aiea and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aiea Elementary School: 265. Makalapa Elementary School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aiea Elementary School and Makalapa Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Aiea Elementary School is 171st of 182 and Makalapa Elementary School is 72nd of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).