Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS vs Nanakuli Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.1 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
Nanakuli Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students
| Measure | Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS Waianae, Hawaii | Nanakuli Elementary School Waianae, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 182 | #158 of 182 |
| National rank | #40270 of 50,301 | #36124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 707 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 42% |
| city | Waianae | Waianae |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nanakuli Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 27.2).
- •Nanakuli Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 19%).
- •Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 75.8%).
- •Nanakuli Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
- •Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is the larger school with 707 students compared with 384.
- •Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is a charter school while Nanakuli 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 Nanakuli Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nanakuli Elementary School ranks higher (33.7 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 Nanakuli Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Waianae and Waianae in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS: 707. Nanakuli Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS and Nanakuli Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is 174th of 182 and Nanakuli Elementary School is 158th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).