Heeia Elementary School vs Sunset Beach Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heeia Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
358 students
Sunset Beach Elementary School
Haleiwa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students
| Measure | Heeia Elementary School Kaneohe, Hawaii | Sunset Beach Elementary School Haleiwa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 182 | #45 of 182 |
| National rank | #20674 of 50,301 | #9819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 358 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| city | Kaneohe | Haleiwa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Beach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 56.4).
- •Sunset Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Sunset Beach Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 51%).
- •Sunset Beach Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 52.2%).
- •Heeia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •Sunset Beach Elementary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 358.
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 Heeia Elementary School better than Sunset Beach Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Beach Elementary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 56.4 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 Heeia Elementary School and Sunset Beach Elementary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Kaneohe and Haleiwa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heeia Elementary School: 358. Sunset Beach Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heeia Elementary School and Sunset Beach Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Heeia Elementary School is 94th of 182 and Sunset Beach Elementary School is 45th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).