Ala Wai Elementary School vs Kaimuki High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ala Wai Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Kaimuki High School
Honolulu · Public high · Grades 9–12
520 students
| Measure | Ala Wai Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Kaimuki High School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 182 | #31 of 41 |
| National rank | #29496 of 50,301 | #11402 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 344 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ala Wai Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 38.2).
- •Ala Wai Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Kaimuki High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Kaimuki High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 64.8%).
- •Kaimuki High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Kaimuki High School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 344.
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 Ala Wai Elementary School better than Kaimuki High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ala Wai Elementary School ranks higher (43.6 vs 38.2 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 Ala Wai Elementary School and Kaimuki High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ala Wai Elementary School: 344. Kaimuki High School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ala Wai Elementary School and Kaimuki High School rank in Hawaii?
Ala Wai Elementary School is 129th of 182 and Kaimuki High School is 31st of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).