Kapalama Elementary School vs Lanakila Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kapalama Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Lanakila Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
| Measure | Kapalama Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Lanakila Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 182 | #108 of 182 |
| National rank | #19592 of 50,301 | #23484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kapalama Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 52.4).
- •Kapalama Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Kapalama Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Kapalama Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 67.2%).
- •Kapalama Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.0).
- •Kapalama Elementary School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 287.
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 Kapalama Elementary School better than Lanakila Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kapalama Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 52.4 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 Kapalama Elementary School and Lanakila Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kapalama Elementary School: 476. Lanakila Elementary School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kapalama Elementary School and Lanakila Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kapalama Elementary School is 88th of 182 and Lanakila Elementary School is 108th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).