Haiku Elementary School vs Makawao Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haiku Elementary School
Haiku · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Makawao Elementary School
Makawao · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
| Measure | Haiku Elementary School Haiku, Hawaii | Makawao Elementary School Makawao, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 182 | #77 of 182 |
| National rank | #19991 of 50,301 | #17143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 336 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| city | Haiku | Makawao |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Makawao Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 57.4).
- •Makawao Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Haiku Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Makawao Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 53%).
- •Makawao Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.3).
- •Makawao Elementary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 336.
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 Haiku Elementary School better than Makawao Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Makawao Elementary School ranks higher (61.5 vs 57.4 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 Haiku Elementary School and Makawao Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Haiku and Makawao in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haiku Elementary School: 336. Makawao Elementary School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haiku Elementary School and Makawao Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Haiku Elementary School is 90th of 182 and Makawao Elementary School is 77th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).