Barbers Point Elementary School vs Makakilo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbers Point Elementary School
Kapolei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Makakilo Elementary School
Kapolei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Barbers Point Elementary School Kapolei, Hawaii | Makakilo Elementary School Kapolei, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 182 | #118 of 182 |
| National rank | #37135 of 50,301 | #26171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 522 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 39% |
| city | Kapolei | Kapolei |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Makakilo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 32.1).
- •Makakilo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Makakilo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Makakilo Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 68.8%).
- •Makakilo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Barbers Point Elementary School is the larger school with 522 students compared with 454.
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 Barbers Point Elementary School better than Makakilo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Makakilo Elementary School ranks higher (48.5 vs 32.1 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 Barbers Point Elementary School and Makakilo Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kapolei and Kapolei in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbers Point Elementary School: 522. Makakilo Elementary School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbers Point Elementary School and Makakilo Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Barbers Point Elementary School is 159th of 182 and Makakilo Elementary School is 118th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).