Kahakai Elementary School vs Kealakehe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahakai Elementary School
Kailua-Kona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
Kealakehe Elementary School
Kailua-Kona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
924 students
| Measure | Kahakai Elementary School Kailua-Kona, Hawaii | Kealakehe Elementary School Kailua-Kona, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #124 of 182 | #175 of 182 |
| National rank | #27967 of 50,301 | #40391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 507 | 924 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 924 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| city | Kailua-Kona | Kailua-Kona |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kahakai Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 27.0).
- •Kahakai Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Kahakai Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Kahakai Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.4% vs 68.2%).
- •Kahakai Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.7).
- •Kealakehe Elementary School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 507.
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 Kahakai Elementary School better than Kealakehe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kahakai Elementary School ranks higher (45.9 vs 27.0 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 Kahakai Elementary School and Kealakehe Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Kailua-Kona and Kailua-Kona in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kahakai Elementary School: 507. Kealakehe Elementary School: 924. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kahakai Elementary School and Kealakehe Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kahakai Elementary School is 124th of 182 and Kealakehe Elementary School is 175th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).