Kaala Elementary School vs Kamalani Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaala Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Kamalani Academy
Wahiawa · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
110 students
| Measure | Kaala Elementary School Wahiawa, Hawaii | Kamalani Academy Wahiawa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 182 | #126 of 182 |
| National rank | #23111 of 50,301 | #29138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 381 | 110 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.9% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Wahiawa | Wahiawa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaala Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 44.2).
- •Kaala Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Kaala Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Kamalani Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 71.9%).
- •Kaala Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.2).
- •Kaala Elementary School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 110.
- •Kaala Elementary School is a public school while Kamalani Academy is a charter 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 Kaala Elementary School better than Kamalani Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kaala Elementary School ranks higher (52.9 vs 44.2 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 Kaala Elementary School and Kamalani Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Wahiawa and Wahiawa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaala Elementary School: 381. Kamalani Academy: 110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaala Elementary School and Kamalani Academy rank in Hawaii?
Kaala Elementary School is 106th of 182 and Kamalani Academy is 126th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).