Kawaikini - NCPCS vs Kua o ka La - NCPCS
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Hawaii, United States, 519 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kawaikini - NCPCS
Lihue · Charter other · Grades K–12
177 students
Kua o ka La - NCPCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–9
185 students
| Measure | Kawaikini - NCPCS Lihue, Hawaii | Kua o ka La - NCPCS Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–9 |
| Students | 177 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Lihue | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kua o ka La - NCPCS does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Kawaikini - NCPCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 74.1%).
- •Kawaikini - NCPCS does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.4).
- •Kua o ka La - NCPCS is the larger school with 185 students compared with 177.
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 Kawaikini - NCPCS better than Kua o ka La - NCPCS?
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 Kawaikini - NCPCS and Kua o ka La - NCPCS?
About 519 km in a straight line, between Lihue and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kawaikini - NCPCS: 177. Kua o ka La - NCPCS: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kawaikini - NCPCS and Kua o ka La - NCPCS rank in Hawaii?
Kawaikini - NCPCS is unranked and Kua o ka La - NCPCS is unranked among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).