Ala Wai Elementary School vs King William Lunalilo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.0 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
King William Lunalilo Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
| Measure | Ala Wai Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | King William Lunalilo Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 182 | #133 of 182 |
| National rank | #29496 of 50,301 | #30566 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 344 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ala Wai Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.6 vs 42.1).
- •Ala Wai Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Ala Wai Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 70.5%).
- •King William Lunalilo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.8).
- •Ala Wai Elementary School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 244.
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 King William Lunalilo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ala Wai Elementary School ranks higher (43.6 vs 42.1 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 King William Lunalilo Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ala Wai Elementary School: 344. King William Lunalilo Elementary School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ala Wai Elementary School and King William Lunalilo Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Ala Wai Elementary School is 129th of 182 and King William Lunalilo Elementary School is 133rd of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).