Kauluwela Elementary School vs Nanakuli Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kauluwela Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
Nanakuli Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students
| Measure | Kauluwela Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Nanakuli Elementary School Waianae, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 182 | #158 of 182 |
| National rank | #35583 of 50,301 | #36124 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 383 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Honolulu | Waianae |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (34.5 vs 33.7).
- •Nanakuli Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Kauluwela Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Nanakuli Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 88.8%).
- •Kauluwela Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.2).
- •Nanakuli Elementary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 383.
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 Kauluwela Elementary School better than Nanakuli Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kauluwela Elementary School and Nanakuli Elementary School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Waianae in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kauluwela Elementary School: 383. Nanakuli Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kauluwela Elementary School and Nanakuli Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kauluwela Elementary School is 155th of 182 and Nanakuli Elementary School is 158th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).