King Liholiho Elementary School vs Waikiki Elementary School
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
Waikiki Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | King Liholiho Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Waikiki Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #9 of 182 | #8 of 182 |
| National rank | #2841 of 50,301 | #2641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.1 vs 84.6).
- •Waikiki Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Waikiki Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Waikiki Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 25.7%).
- •King Liholiho Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Waikiki Elementary School is the larger school with 553 students compared with 424.
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 Waikiki 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 King Liholiho Elementary School and Waikiki Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
King Liholiho Elementary School: 424. Waikiki Elementary School: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do King Liholiho Elementary School and Waikiki Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
King Liholiho Elementary School is 9th of 182 and Waikiki Elementary School is 8th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).