Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS vs Waialae Elementary - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 38 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
Waialae Elementary - PCS
Honolulu · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS Waianae, Hawaii | Waialae Elementary - PCS Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #174 of 182 | #56 of 182 |
| National rank | #40270 of 50,301 | #12631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 707 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 51% |
| city | Waianae | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 27.2).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on math proficiency (51% vs 19%).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 61.7%).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.7).
- •Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is the larger school with 707 students compared with 495.
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 Waialae Elementary - PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Waialae Elementary - PCS ranks higher (68.2 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 Waialae Elementary - PCS?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Waianae and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS: 707. Waialae Elementary - PCS: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS and Waialae Elementary - PCS rank in Hawaii?
Ka Waihona o ka Naauao - PCS is 174th of 182 and Waialae Elementary - PCS is 56th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).