Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School vs Kawaikini - NCPCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 8.1 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
Kawaikini - NCPCS
Lihue · Charter other · Grades K–12
177 students
| Measure | Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School Koloa, Hawaii | Kawaikini - NCPCS Lihue, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #93 of 182 | – |
| National rank | #20495 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 242 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 22% |
| city | Koloa | Lihue |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 65.5%).
- •Kawaikini - NCPCS does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.2).
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 177.
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 Kawaikini - NCPCS?
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 Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School and Kawaikini - NCPCS?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Koloa and Lihue in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School: 242. Kawaikini - NCPCS: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School and Kawaikini - NCPCS rank in Hawaii?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is 93rd of 182 and Kawaikini - NCPCS is unranked among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).