Kapolei Elementary School vs Waiakeawaena Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 362 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kapolei Elementary School
Kapolei · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
669 students
| Measure | Kapolei Elementary School Kapolei, Hawaii | Waiakeawaena Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 182 | #80 of 182 |
| National rank | #10876 of 50,301 | #18364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 673 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| city | Kapolei | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kapolei Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 59.8).
- •Kapolei Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Kapolei Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Kapolei Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 51.4%).
- •Kapolei Elementary School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 669.
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 Kapolei Elementary School better than Waiakeawaena Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kapolei Elementary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 59.8 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 Kapolei Elementary School and Waiakeawaena Elementary School?
About 362 km in a straight line, between Kapolei and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kapolei Elementary School: 673. Waiakeawaena Elementary School: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kapolei Elementary School and Waiakeawaena Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kapolei Elementary School is 52nd of 182 and Waiakeawaena Elementary School is 80th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).