Ilima Intermediate School vs Pohakea Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 320 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ilima Intermediate School
Ewa Beach · Public middle · Grades 7–8
725 students
Pohakea Elementary School
Ewa Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
493 students
| Measure | Ilima Intermediate School Ewa Beach, Hawaii | Pohakea Elementary School Ewa Beach, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 42 | #105 of 182 |
| National rank | #8230 of 15,369 | #22729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 725 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.3% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 48% |
| city | Ewa Beach | Ewa Beach |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pohakea Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 47.3).
- •Pohakea Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Pohakea Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Pohakea Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 60.3%).
- •Pohakea Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.5).
- •Ilima Intermediate School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 493.
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 Ilima Intermediate School better than Pohakea Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pohakea Elementary School ranks higher (53.5 vs 47.3 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 Ilima Intermediate School and Pohakea Elementary School?
About 320 m in a straight line, between Ewa Beach and Ewa Beach in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ilima Intermediate School: 725. Pohakea Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ilima Intermediate School and Pohakea Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Ilima Intermediate School is 24th of 42 and Pohakea Elementary School is 105th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).