Kaelepulu Elementary School vs Kailua Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kaelepulu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
188 students
Kailua Intermediate School
Kailua · Public middle · Grades 7–8
749 students
| Measure | Kaelepulu Elementary School Kailua, Hawaii | Kailua Intermediate School Kailua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 182 | #4 of 42 |
| National rank | #1268 of 50,301 | #2119 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 188 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 188 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 56% |
| city | Kailua | Kailua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kaelepulu Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 76.3).
- •Kaelepulu Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 56%).
- •Kaelepulu Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Kaelepulu Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 21.5%).
- •Kaelepulu Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.9).
- •Kailua Intermediate School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 188.
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 Kaelepulu Elementary School better than Kailua Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Kaelepulu Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 76.3 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 Kaelepulu Elementary School and Kailua Intermediate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kailua and Kailua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kaelepulu Elementary School: 188. Kailua Intermediate School: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kaelepulu Elementary School and Kailua Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Kaelepulu Elementary School is 2nd of 182 and Kailua Intermediate School is 4th of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).