Kapaa Elementary School vs Waipahu Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 155 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kapaa Elementary School
Kapaa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students
Waipahu Elementary School
Waipahu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
827 students
| Measure | Kapaa Elementary School Kapaa, Hawaii | Waipahu Elementary School Waipahu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 182 | #160 of 182 |
| National rank | #33982 of 50,301 | #37314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 844 | 827 |
| Enrollment | 844 | 827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| city | Kapaa | Waipahu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kapaa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 31.9).
- •Kapaa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Kapaa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Kapaa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 73.2%).
- •Waipahu Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.2).
- •Kapaa Elementary School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 827.
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 Kapaa Elementary School better than Waipahu Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kapaa Elementary School ranks higher (37.0 vs 31.9 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 Kapaa Elementary School and Waipahu Elementary School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Kapaa and Waipahu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kapaa Elementary School: 844. Waipahu Elementary School: 827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kapaa Elementary School and Waipahu Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kapaa Elementary School is 147th of 182 and Waipahu Elementary School is 160th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).