Kahuku Elementary School vs Sunset Beach Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kahuku Elementary School
Kahuku · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
339 students
Sunset Beach Elementary School
Haleiwa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students
| Measure | Kahuku Elementary School Kahuku, Hawaii | Sunset Beach Elementary School Haleiwa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 182 | #45 of 182 |
| National rank | #29674 of 50,301 | #9819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 339 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 54% |
| city | Kahuku | Haleiwa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Beach Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 43.4).
- •Sunset Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Sunset Beach Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Sunset Beach Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 64%).
- •Sunset Beach Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •Sunset Beach Elementary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 339.
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 Kahuku Elementary School better than Sunset Beach Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Beach Elementary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 43.4 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 Kahuku Elementary School and Sunset Beach Elementary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Kahuku and Haleiwa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kahuku Elementary School: 339. Sunset Beach Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kahuku Elementary School and Sunset Beach Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kahuku Elementary School is 130th of 182 and Sunset Beach Elementary School is 45th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).