Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS vs Waialae Elementary - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 343 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
Waialae Elementary - PCS
Honolulu · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS Keaau, Hawaii | Waialae Elementary - PCS Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #152 of 182 | #56 of 182 |
| National rank | #34891 of 50,301 | #12631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 51% |
| city | Keaau | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 35.6).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on math proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 54.8%).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.5).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS is the larger school with 495 students compared with 451.
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 Waialae Elementary - PCS?
On the Success Index (US), Waialae Elementary - PCS ranks higher (68.2 vs 35.6 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 Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS and Waialae Elementary - PCS?
About 343 km in a straight line, between Keaau and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS: 451. Waialae Elementary - PCS: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS and Waialae Elementary - PCS rank in Hawaii?
Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS is 152nd of 182 and Waialae Elementary - PCS is 56th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).