Kamalani Academy vs Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kamalani Academy
Wahiawa · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
110 students
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | Kamalani Academy Wahiawa, Hawaii | Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School Wahiawa, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 182 | #76 of 182 |
| National rank | #29138 of 50,301 | #16865 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 110 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 54% |
| city | Wahiawa | Wahiawa |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 44.2).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Kamalani Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 43.8%).
- •Kamalani Academy does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.0).
- •Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 110.
- •Kamalani Academy is a charter school while Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is a public 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 Kamalani Academy better than Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School ranks higher (61.9 vs 44.2 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 Kamalani Academy and Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wahiawa and Wahiawa in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kamalani Academy: 110. Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kamalani Academy and Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kamalani Academy is 126th of 182 and Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is 76th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).