Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School vs Innovations - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 447 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Koloa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
242 students
Innovations - PCS
Kailua-Kona · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
241 students
| Measure | Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School Koloa, Hawaii | Innovations - PCS Kailua-Kona, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 182 | #59 of 182 |
| National rank | #20495 of 50,301 | #13013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 242 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 57% |
| city | Koloa | Kailua-Kona |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovations - PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 56.6).
- •Innovations - PCS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34.5%).
- •Innovations - PCS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54.5%).
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 42.7%).
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.2).
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 241.
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 Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School better than Innovations - PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Innovations - PCS ranks higher (67.6 vs 56.6 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 Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School and Innovations - PCS?
About 447 km in a straight line, between Koloa and Kailua-Kona in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School: 242. Innovations - PCS: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School and Innovations - PCS rank in Hawaii?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is 93rd of 182 and Innovations - PCS is 59th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).