Hakipuu Academy vs Puohala Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hakipuu Academy
Kaneohe · Charter high · Grades 5–12
55 students
Puohala Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
320 students
| Measure | Hakipuu Academy Kaneohe, Hawaii | Puohala Elementary School Kaneohe, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #141 of 182 |
| National rank | – | #33245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 55 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 55 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 32% |
| city | Kaneohe | Kaneohe |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Puohala Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 35.5).
- •Puohala Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Hakipuu Academy does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 42%).
- •Hakipuu Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 53.8%).
- •Puohala Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.3).
- •Puohala Elementary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 55.
- •Hakipuu Academy is a charter school while Puohala Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hakipuu Academy better than Puohala Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Puohala Elementary School ranks higher (38.1 vs 35.5 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 Hakipuu Academy and Puohala Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kaneohe and Kaneohe in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hakipuu Academy: 55. Puohala Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hakipuu Academy and Puohala Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Hakipuu Academy is unranked and Puohala Elementary School is 141st of 182 among high schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).