Honaunau Elementary School vs Kona Pacific - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 8.6 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
Kona Pacific - PCS
Kealakekua · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
177 students
| Measure | Honaunau Elementary School Captain Cook, Hawaii | Kona Pacific - PCS Kealakekua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 182 | #127 of 182 |
| National rank | #39463 of 50,301 | #29139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 148 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Captain Cook | Kealakekua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kona Pacific - PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 28.6).
- •Kona Pacific - PCS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Kona Pacific - PCS does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Kona Pacific - PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 93.2%).
- •Kona Pacific - PCS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.5).
- •Kona Pacific - PCS is the larger school with 177 students compared with 148.
- •Honaunau Elementary School is a public school while Kona Pacific - PCS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kona Pacific - PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Kona Pacific - PCS ranks higher (44.2 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 Kona Pacific - PCS?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Captain Cook and Kealakekua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Honaunau Elementary School: 148. Kona Pacific - PCS: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Honaunau Elementary School and Kona Pacific - PCS rank in Hawaii?
Honaunau Elementary School is 167th of 182 and Kona Pacific - PCS is 127th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).