Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School vs Kauai High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School
Lihue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students
Kauai High School
Lihue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,016 students
| Measure | Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School Lihue, Hawaii | Kauai High School Lihue, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 182 | #15 of 41 |
| National rank | #20264 of 50,301 | #7037 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 743 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Lihue | Lihue |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 55.0).
- •Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Kauai High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Kauai High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 47.1%).
- •Kauai High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.6).
- •Kauai High School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 743.
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 Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School better than Kauai High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School ranks higher (57.0 vs 55.0 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 Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and Kauai High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lihue and Lihue in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School: 743. Kauai High School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School and Kauai High School rank in Hawaii?
Elsie H Wilcox Elementary School is 91st of 182 and Kauai High School is 15th of 41 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).