Helemano Elementary School vs Kaala Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helemano Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Kaala Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
| Measure | Helemano Elementary School Wahiawa, Hawaii | Kaala Elementary School Wahiawa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 182 | #106 of 182 |
| National rank | #11080 of 50,301 | #23111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 417 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| city | Wahiawa | Wahiawa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helemano Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 52.9).
- •Helemano Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Helemano Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Helemano Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 71.9%).
- •Helemano Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.9).
- •Helemano Elementary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 381.
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 Helemano Elementary School better than Kaala Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Helemano Elementary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 52.9 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 Helemano Elementary School and Kaala Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wahiawa and Wahiawa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helemano Elementary School: 417. Kaala Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helemano Elementary School and Kaala Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Helemano Elementary School is 53rd of 182 and Kaala Elementary School is 106th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).