Haiku Elementary School vs Paia Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 5.3 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
Paia Elementary School
Paia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Haiku Elementary School Haiku, Hawaii | Paia Elementary School Paia, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 182 | #172 of 182 |
| National rank | #19991 of 50,301 | #40102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 336 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 22% |
| city | Haiku | Paia |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haiku Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 27.5).
- •Haiku Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 22%).
- •Haiku Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 38%).
- •Haiku Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 61.8%).
- •Haiku Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.5).
- •Paia Elementary School is the larger school with 406 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 Paia Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Haiku Elementary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 27.5 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 Haiku Elementary School and Paia Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Haiku and Paia in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haiku Elementary School: 336. Paia Elementary School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haiku Elementary School and Paia Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Haiku Elementary School is 90th of 182 and Paia Elementary School is 172nd of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).