Ala Wai Elementary School vs University Laboratory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.5 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
University Laboratory School
Honolulu · Charter other · Grades K–12
450 students
| Measure | Ala Wai Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | University Laboratory School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #129 of 182 | – |
| National rank | #29496 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 344 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Laboratory School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •University Laboratory School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •University Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8% vs 64.8%).
- •University Laboratory School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.8).
- •University Laboratory School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 344.
- •Ala Wai Elementary School is a public school while University Laboratory School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 University Laboratory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ala Wai Elementary School and University Laboratory School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ala Wai Elementary School: 344. University Laboratory School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ala Wai Elementary School and University Laboratory School rank in Hawaii?
Ala Wai Elementary School is 129th of 182 and University Laboratory School is unranked among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).