Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS vs Kua o ka La - NCPCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS
Keaau · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
451 students
Kua o ka La - NCPCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–9
185 students
| Measure | Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS Keaau, Hawaii | Kua o ka La - NCPCS Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #152 of 182 | – |
| National rank | #34891 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–9 |
| Students | 451 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Keaau | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kua o ka La - NCPCS does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 74.1%).
- •Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.4).
- •Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS is the larger school with 451 students compared with 185.
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 Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS 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 Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS and Kua o ka La - NCPCS?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Keaau and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS: 451. Kua o ka La - NCPCS: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS and Kua o ka La - NCPCS rank in Hawaii?
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS is 152nd of 182 and Kua o ka La - NCPCS is unranked among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).