Kapunahala Elementary School vs Puohala Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kapunahala Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
435 students
Puohala Elementary School
Kaneohe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
320 students
| Measure | Kapunahala Elementary School Kaneohe, Hawaii | Puohala Elementary School Kaneohe, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 182 | #141 of 182 |
| National rank | #16795 of 50,301 | #33245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 435 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 32% |
| city | Kaneohe | Kaneohe |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kapunahala Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 38.1).
- •Kapunahala Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •Kapunahala Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Kapunahala Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 53.8%).
- •Kapunahala Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.0).
- •Kapunahala Elementary School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 320.
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 Kapunahala Elementary School better than Puohala Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kapunahala Elementary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 38.1 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 Kapunahala Elementary School and Puohala Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kaneohe and Kaneohe in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kapunahala Elementary School: 435. Puohala Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kapunahala Elementary School and Puohala Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kapunahala Elementary School is 75th of 182 and Puohala Elementary School is 141st of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).