Kailua Intermediate School vs Kainalu Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kailua Intermediate School
Kailua · Public middle · Grades 7–8
749 students
Kainalu Elementary School
Kailua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
559 students
| Measure | Kailua Intermediate School Kailua, Hawaii | Kainalu Elementary School Kailua, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4 of 42 | #36 of 182 |
| National rank | #2119 of 15,369 | #7596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 749 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 59% |
| city | Kailua | Kailua |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.3 vs 75.6).
- •Kainalu Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Kailua Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Kainalu Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 21.5%).
- •Kainalu Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.9).
- •Kailua Intermediate School is the larger school with 749 students compared with 559.
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 Kailua Intermediate School better than Kainalu Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kailua Intermediate School and Kainalu Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kailua and Kailua in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kailua Intermediate School: 749. Kainalu Elementary School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kailua Intermediate School and Kainalu Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kailua Intermediate School is 4th of 42 and Kainalu Elementary School is 36th of 182 among middle schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).