Kalihi Kai Elementary School vs Kapalama Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalihi Kai Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
Kapalama Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Kalihi Kai Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Kapalama Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 182 | #88 of 182 |
| National rank | #23973 of 50,301 | #19592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 533 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 49% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kapalama Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 51.7).
- •Kalihi Kai Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Kapalama Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Kapalama Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 64.7%).
- •Kapalama Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Kalihi Kai Elementary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 476.
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 Kalihi Kai Elementary School better than Kapalama Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kapalama Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 51.7 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 Kalihi Kai Elementary School and Kapalama Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalihi Kai Elementary School: 533. Kapalama Elementary School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalihi Kai Elementary School and Kapalama Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kalihi Kai Elementary School is 110th of 182 and Kapalama Elementary School is 88th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).