King Liholiho Elementary School vs Waialae Elementary - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Liholiho Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
Waialae Elementary - PCS
Honolulu · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | King Liholiho Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Waialae Elementary - PCS Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #9 of 182 | #56 of 182 |
| National rank | #2841 of 50,301 | #12631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 51% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •King Liholiho Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 68.2).
- •King Liholiho Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 51%).
- •King Liholiho Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 56%).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 25.7%).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.1).
- •Waialae Elementary - PCS is the larger school with 495 students compared with 424.
- •King Liholiho Elementary School is a public school while Waialae Elementary - PCS 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 King Liholiho Elementary School better than Waialae Elementary - PCS?
On the Success Index (US), King Liholiho Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 68.2 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 King Liholiho Elementary School and Waialae Elementary - PCS?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Liholiho Elementary School: 424. Waialae Elementary - PCS: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Liholiho Elementary School and Waialae Elementary - PCS rank in Hawaii?
King Liholiho Elementary School is 9th of 182 and Waialae Elementary - PCS is 56th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).