Koloa Elementary School vs Palisades Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Koloa Elementary School
Koloa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Palisades Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students
| Measure | Koloa Elementary School Koloa, Hawaii | Palisades Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #60 of 182 | #27 of 182 |
| National rank | #13084 of 50,301 | #5868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 355 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| city | Koloa | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 67.5).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 57.5%).
- •Koloa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.0).
- •Palisades Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 355.
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 Koloa Elementary School better than Palisades Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 67.5 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 Koloa Elementary School and Palisades Elementary School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Koloa and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Koloa Elementary School: 355. Palisades Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Koloa Elementary School and Palisades Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Koloa Elementary School is 60th of 182 and Palisades Elementary School is 27th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).