Aikahi Elementary School vs Kainalu Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aikahi Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
485 students
Kainalu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
559 students
| Measure | Aikahi Elementary School Kailua, Hawaii | Kainalu Elementary School Kailua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 182 | #36 of 182 |
| National rank | #4396 of 50,301 | #7596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 485 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| city | Kailua | Kailua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aikahi Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 75.6).
- •Aikahi Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Aikahi Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Aikahi Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 17%).
- •Aikahi Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.1).
- •Kainalu Elementary School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 485.
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 Aikahi Elementary School better than Kainalu Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Aikahi Elementary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 75.6 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 Aikahi Elementary School and Kainalu Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kailua and Kailua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aikahi Elementary School: 485. Kainalu Elementary School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aikahi Elementary School and Kainalu Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Aikahi Elementary School is 16th of 182 and Kainalu Elementary School is 36th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).