Ala Wai Elementary School vs Kamalii Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 157 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
Kamalii Elementary School
Kihei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
| Measure | Ala Wai Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Kamalii Elementary School Kihei, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #129 of 182 | #21 of 182 |
| National rank | #29496 of 50,301 | #5085 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 344 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 31.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| city | Honolulu | Kihei |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kamalii Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 43.6).
- •Kamalii Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Kamalii Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •Kamalii Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.6% vs 64.8%).
- •Kamalii Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.8).
- •Ala Wai Elementary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 342.
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 Kamalii Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kamalii Elementary School ranks higher (79.8 vs 43.6 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 Ala Wai Elementary School and Kamalii Elementary School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Kihei in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ala Wai Elementary School: 344. Kamalii Elementary School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ala Wai Elementary School and Kamalii Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Ala Wai Elementary School is 129th of 182 and Kamalii Elementary School is 21st of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).