Kona Pacific - PCS vs Malama Honua Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 275 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kona Pacific - PCS
Kealakekua · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
177 students
Malama Honua Charter School
Waimanalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
170 students
| Measure | Kona Pacific - PCS Kealakekua, Hawaii | Malama Honua Charter School Waimanalo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 182 | #140 of 182 |
| National rank | #29139 of 50,301 | #33032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 177 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Kealakekua | Waimanalo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kona Pacific - PCS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 38.4).
- •Kona Pacific - PCS does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Kona Pacific - PCS does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Malama Honua Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 62.7%).
- •Kona Pacific - PCS does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.5).
- •Kona Pacific - PCS is the larger school with 177 students compared with 170.
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 Kona Pacific - PCS better than Malama Honua Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Kona Pacific - PCS ranks higher (44.2 vs 38.4 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 Kona Pacific - PCS and Malama Honua Charter School?
About 275 km in a straight line, between Kealakekua and Waimanalo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kona Pacific - PCS: 177. Malama Honua Charter School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kona Pacific - PCS and Malama Honua Charter School rank in Hawaii?
Kona Pacific - PCS is 127th of 182 and Malama Honua Charter School is 140th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).