Holualoa Elementary School vs Kahakai Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holualoa Elementary School
Holualoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
Kahakai Elementary School
Kailua-Kona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
| Measure | Holualoa Elementary School Holualoa, Hawaii | Kahakai Elementary School Kailua-Kona, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 182 | #124 of 182 |
| National rank | #25376 of 50,301 | #27967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 438 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 41% |
| city | Holualoa | Kailua-Kona |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holualoa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 45.9).
- •Holualoa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Holualoa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Holualoa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 56.4%).
- •Kahakai Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.3).
- •Kahakai Elementary School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 438.
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 Holualoa Elementary School better than Kahakai Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Holualoa Elementary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 45.9 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 Holualoa Elementary School and Kahakai Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Holualoa and Kailua-Kona in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holualoa Elementary School: 438. Kahakai Elementary School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holualoa Elementary School and Kahakai Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Holualoa Elementary School is 113th of 182 and Kahakai Elementary School is 124th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).