Ala Wai Elementary School vs President Thomas Jefferson 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.
Ala Wai Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Ala Wai Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 182 | #85 of 182 |
| National rank | #29496 of 50,301 | #19461 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 344 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 43.6).
- •President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 64.8%).
- •Ala Wai Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 346 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 President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (58.2 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 President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ala Wai Elementary School: 344. President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ala Wai Elementary School and President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Ala Wai Elementary School is 129th of 182 and President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 85th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).