Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS vs Pahoa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS
Pahoa · Charter other · Grades K–12
738 students
Pahoa Elementary School
Pahoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
402 students
| Measure | Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS Pahoa, Hawaii | Pahoa Elementary School Pahoa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #157 of 182 |
| National rank | – | #35924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 738 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 81.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 33% |
| city | Pahoa | Pahoa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pahoa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 81.8%).
- •Pahoa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.7).
- •Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is the larger school with 738 students compared with 402.
- •Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is a charter school while Pahoa 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 Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS better than Pahoa Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS and Pahoa Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pahoa and Pahoa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS: 738. Pahoa Elementary School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS and Pahoa Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Hawaii Academy of Arts & Science PCS is unranked and Pahoa Elementary School is 157th of 182 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).