Kekaha Elementary School vs Niihau High & Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kekaha Elementary School
Kekaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
Niihau High & Elementary School
Waimea · Public other · Grades PK–12
13 students
| Measure | Kekaha Elementary School Kekaha, Hawaii | Niihau High & Elementary School Waimea, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #142 of 182 | – |
| National rank | #33429 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 333 | 13 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 13 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Kekaha | Waimea |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kekaha Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 69.2%).
- •Niihau High & Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.9).
- •Kekaha Elementary School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 13.
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 Kekaha Elementary School better than Niihau High & 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 Kekaha Elementary School and Niihau High & Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Kekaha and Waimea in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kekaha Elementary School: 333. Niihau High & Elementary School: 13. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kekaha Elementary School and Niihau High & Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kekaha Elementary School is 142nd of 182 and Niihau High & Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).