Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS vs Makakilo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS
Waianae · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
707 students
Makakilo Elementary School
Kapolei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS Waianae, Hawaii | Makakilo Elementary School Kapolei, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 182 | #118 of 182 |
| National rank | #40270 of 50,301 | #26171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 707 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 39% |
| city | Waianae | Kapolei |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Makakilo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 27.2).
- •Makakilo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 19%).
- •Makakilo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 30%).
- •Makakilo Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 61.7%).
- •Makakilo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
- •Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is the larger school with 707 students compared with 454.
- •Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is a charter school while Makakilo 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 Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS better than Makakilo Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Makakilo Elementary School ranks higher (48.5 vs 27.2 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 Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS and Makakilo Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Waianae and Kapolei in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS: 707. Makakilo Elementary School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS and Makakilo Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is 174th of 182 and Makakilo Elementary School is 118th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).