Kahala Elementary School vs King Liholiho Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahala Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
King Liholiho Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
| Measure | Kahala Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | King Liholiho Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #22 of 182 | #9 of 182 |
| National rank | #5186 of 50,301 | #2841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 273 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Liholiho Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 79.6).
- •King Liholiho Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •King Liholiho Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Kahala Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 25.7%).
- •King Liholiho Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.4).
- •King Liholiho Elementary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 273.
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 Kahala Elementary School better than King Liholiho Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), King Liholiho Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 79.6 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 Kahala Elementary School and King Liholiho Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kahala Elementary School: 273. King Liholiho Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kahala Elementary School and King Liholiho Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kahala Elementary School is 22nd of 182 and King Liholiho Elementary School is 9th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).