Kalihi Waena Elementary School vs Kulia Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 626 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kalihi Waena Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
Kulia Academy
Honolulu · Charter middle · Grades 6–6
98 students
| Measure | Kalihi Waena Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Kulia Academy Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 182 | #10 of 42 |
| National rank | #31660 of 50,301 | #3998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 432 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 32.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kulia Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 40.4).
- •Kulia Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.5% vs 65.3%).
- •Kalihi Waena Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 32.7).
- •Kalihi Waena Elementary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 98.
- •Kalihi Waena Elementary School is a public school while Kulia Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Waena Elementary School better than Kulia Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kulia Academy ranks higher (67.0 vs 40.4 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 Kalihi Waena Elementary School and Kulia Academy?
About 626 m in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalihi Waena Elementary School: 432. Kulia Academy: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalihi Waena Elementary School and Kulia Academy rank in Hawaii?
Kalihi Waena Elementary School is 139th of 182 and Kulia Academy is 10th of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).