Kipapa Elementary School vs Waimea Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 292 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipapa Elementary School
Mililani · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Waimea Elementary School
Kamuela · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
474 students
| Measure | Kipapa Elementary School Mililani, Hawaii | Waimea Elementary School Kamuela, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 182 | #153 of 182 |
| National rank | #17803 of 50,301 | #34920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 473 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 32% |
| city | Mililani | Kamuela |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipapa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 35.6).
- •Kipapa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Kipapa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Kipapa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 54%).
- •Kipapa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Waimea Elementary School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 473.
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 Kipapa Elementary School better than Waimea Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kipapa Elementary School ranks higher (60.6 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 Kipapa Elementary School and Waimea Elementary School?
About 292 km in a straight line, between Mililani and Kamuela in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipapa Elementary School: 473. Waimea Elementary School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipapa Elementary School and Waimea Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kipapa Elementary School is 78th of 182 and Waimea Elementary School is 153rd of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).