Haaheo Elementary School vs Kaaawa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 350 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haaheo Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
122 students
Kaaawa Elementary School
Kaaawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
129 students
| Measure | Haaheo Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii | Kaaawa Elementary School Kaaawa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 182 | #84 of 182 |
| National rank | #22560 of 50,301 | #19064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 122 | 129 |
| Enrollment | 122 | 129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Hilo | Kaaawa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaaawa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 53.7).
- •Kaaawa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Kaaawa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Kaaawa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 50.8%).
- •Haaheo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.1).
- •Kaaawa Elementary School is the larger school with 129 students compared with 122.
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 Haaheo Elementary School better than Kaaawa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kaaawa Elementary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 53.7 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 Haaheo Elementary School and Kaaawa Elementary School?
About 350 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Kaaawa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haaheo Elementary School: 122. Kaaawa Elementary School: 129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haaheo Elementary School and Kaaawa Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Haaheo Elementary School is 102nd of 182 and Kaaawa Elementary School is 84th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).