Honaunau Elementary School vs Kaaawa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 310 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Honaunau Elementary School
Captain Cook · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
148 students
Kaaawa Elementary School
Kaaawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
129 students
| Measure | Honaunau Elementary School Captain Cook, Hawaii | Kaaawa Elementary School Kaaawa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 182 | #84 of 182 |
| National rank | #39463 of 50,301 | #19064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 148 | 129 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Captain Cook | Kaaawa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaaawa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 28.6).
- •Kaaawa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Kaaawa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Kaaawa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 93.2%).
- •Honaunau Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 16.1).
- •Honaunau Elementary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 129.
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 Honaunau Elementary School better than Kaaawa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kaaawa Elementary School ranks higher (58.7 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 Honaunau Elementary School and Kaaawa Elementary School?
About 310 km in a straight line, between Captain Cook and Kaaawa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Honaunau Elementary School: 148. Kaaawa Elementary School: 129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Honaunau Elementary School and Kaaawa Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Honaunau Elementary School is 167th of 182 and Kaaawa Elementary School is 84th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).