Helemano Elementary School vs Waialua Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 12 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
Waialua Elementary School
Waialua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
413 students
| Measure | Helemano Elementary School Wahiawa, Hawaii | Waialua Elementary School Waialua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 182 | #34 of 182 |
| National rank | #11080 of 50,301 | #6672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 417 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| city | Wahiawa | Waialua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waialua Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 70.3).
- •Waialua Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Waialua Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •Waialua Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 59.2%).
- •Helemano Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
- •Helemano Elementary School is the larger school with 417 students compared with 413.
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 Waialua Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Waialua Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 70.3 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 Waialua Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Wahiawa and Waialua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helemano Elementary School: 417. Waialua Elementary School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helemano Elementary School and Waialua Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Helemano Elementary School is 53rd of 182 and Waialua Elementary School is 34th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).