Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School vs Waiakea Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students
Waiakea Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students
| Measure | Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii | Waiakea Intermediate School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 182 | #20 of 42 |
| National rank | #31574 of 50,301 | #7510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 857 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waiakea Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 40.5).
- •Waiakea Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Waiakea Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Waiakea Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 65%).
- •Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.6).
- •Waiakea Intermediate School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 354.
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 Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School better than Waiakea Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Waiakea Intermediate School ranks higher (50.7 vs 40.5 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 Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and Waiakea Intermediate School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School: 354. Waiakea Intermediate School: 857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School and Waiakea Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School is 137th of 182 and Waiakea Intermediate School is 20th of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).