Hanalei Elementary School vs Kalihi Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 194 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hanalei Elementary School
Hanalei · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
183 students
Kalihi Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students
| Measure | Hanalei Elementary School Hanalei, Hawaii | Kalihi Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 182 | #180 of 182 |
| National rank | #8139 of 50,301 | #42361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 183 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| city | Hanalei | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanalei Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 23.9).
- •Hanalei Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Hanalei Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Hanalei Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 75.4%).
- •Kalihi Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.4).
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 Hanalei Elementary School better than Kalihi Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hanalei Elementary School ranks higher (74.7 vs 23.9 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 Hanalei Elementary School and Kalihi Elementary School?
About 194 km in a straight line, between Hanalei and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hanalei Elementary School: 183. Kalihi Elementary School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hanalei Elementary School and Kalihi Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Hanalei Elementary School is 38th of 182 and Kalihi Elementary School is 180th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).