Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School vs Koloa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 7.2 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
Koloa Elementary School
Koloa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
| Measure | Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School Koloa, Hawaii | Koloa Elementary School Koloa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 182 | #60 of 182 |
| National rank | #20495 of 50,301 | #13084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 242 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.6% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 67% |
| city | Koloa | Koloa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Koloa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 56.6).
- •Koloa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 34.5%).
- •Koloa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54.5%).
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 57.5%).
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
- •Koloa Elementary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 242.
- •Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is a charter school while Koloa Elementary School is a public 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 Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School better than Koloa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Koloa Elementary School ranks higher (67.5 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 Koloa Elementary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Koloa and Koloa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School: 242. Koloa Elementary School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School and Koloa Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School is 93rd of 182 and Koloa Elementary School is 60th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).