Keaau Elementary School vs Kua o ka La - NCPCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keaau Elementary School
Keaau · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
829 students
Kua o ka La - NCPCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–9
185 students
| Measure | Keaau Elementary School Keaau, Hawaii | Kua o ka La - NCPCS Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #145 of 182 | – |
| National rank | #33740 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–9 |
| Students | 829 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 829 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Keaau | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keaau Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Kua o ka La - NCPCS does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Keaau Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 74.1%).
- •Keaau Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.4).
- •Keaau Elementary School is the larger school with 829 students compared with 185.
- •Keaau Elementary School is a public school while Kua o ka La - NCPCS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Keaau Elementary School 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 Keaau Elementary School and Kua o ka La - NCPCS?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Keaau and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Keaau Elementary School: 829. Kua o ka La - NCPCS: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Keaau Elementary School and Kua o ka La - NCPCS rank in Hawaii?
Keaau Elementary School is 145th of 182 and Kua o ka La - NCPCS is unranked among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).