Holualoa Elementary School vs Kealakehe Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 7.0 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
Kealakehe Intermediate School
Kailua-Kona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
| Measure | Holualoa Elementary School Holualoa, Hawaii | Kealakehe Intermediate School Kailua-Kona, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 182 | #38 of 42 |
| National rank | #25376 of 50,301 | #12184 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| city | Holualoa | Kailua-Kona |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holualoa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 28.6).
- •Holualoa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Holualoa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Holualoa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 64.5%).
- •Kealakehe Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.3).
- •Kealakehe Intermediate School is the larger school with 677 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 Kealakehe Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Holualoa Elementary School ranks higher (49.7 vs 28.6 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 Kealakehe Intermediate School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Holualoa and Kailua-Kona in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holualoa Elementary School: 438. Kealakehe Intermediate School: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holualoa Elementary School and Kealakehe Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Holualoa Elementary School is 113th of 182 and Kealakehe Intermediate School is 38th of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).