Kapalama Elementary School vs Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 4.4 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
Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
| Measure | Kapalama Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 182 | #120 of 182 |
| National rank | #19592 of 50,301 | #26988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 476 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kapalama Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 47.3).
- •Kapalama Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Kapalama Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 44%).
- •Kapalama Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 65.4%).
- •Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 476.
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 Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kapalama Elementary School ranks higher (58.0 vs 47.3 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 Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kapalama Elementary School: 476. Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kapalama Elementary School and Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kapalama Elementary School is 88th of 182 and Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School is 120th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).