Innovations - PCS vs Kahakai Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovations - PCS
Kailua-Kona · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
241 students
Kahakai Elementary School
Kailua-Kona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
| Measure | Innovations - PCS Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | Kahakai Elementary School Kailua-Kona, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 182 | #124 of 182 |
| National rank | #13013 of 50,301 | #27967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 241 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Kailua-Kona | Kailua-Kona |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Innovations - PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 45.9).
- •Innovations - PCS does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Innovations - PCS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Innovations - PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 56.4%).
- •Kahakai Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.2).
- •Kahakai Elementary School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 241.
- •Innovations - PCS is a charter school while Kahakai Elementary School is a public 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 Innovations - PCS better than Kahakai Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Innovations - PCS ranks higher (67.6 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 Innovations - PCS and Kahakai Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kailua-Kona and Kailua-Kona in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovations - PCS: 241. Kahakai Elementary School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovations - PCS and Kahakai Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Innovations - PCS is 59th of 182 and Kahakai Elementary School is 124th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).