Kanoelani Elementary School vs Kihei Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 177 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kanoelani Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
735 students
Kihei Elementary School
Kihei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
727 students
| Measure | Kanoelani Elementary School Waipahu, Hawaii | Kihei Elementary School Kihei, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 182 | #73 of 182 |
| National rank | #6535 of 50,301 | #15728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 735 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 58% |
| city | Waipahu | Kihei |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kanoelani Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 63.6).
- •Kanoelani Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Kanoelani Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Kanoelani Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 65.7%).
- •Kihei Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •Kanoelani Elementary School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 727.
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 Kanoelani Elementary School better than Kihei Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kanoelani Elementary School ranks higher (77.3 vs 63.6 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 Kanoelani Elementary School and Kihei Elementary School?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Waipahu and Kihei in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kanoelani Elementary School: 735. Kihei Elementary School: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kanoelani Elementary School and Kihei Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kanoelani Elementary School is 33rd of 182 and Kihei Elementary School is 73rd of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).