Konawaena Elementary School vs Waiau Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 298 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Konawaena Elementary School
Kealakekua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Waiau Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
498 students
| Measure | Konawaena Elementary School Kealakekua, Hawaii | Waiau Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 182 | #61 of 182 |
| National rank | #22367 of 50,301 | #13187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 505 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| city | Kealakekua | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waiau Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 54.0).
- •Waiau Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Waiau Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Waiau Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 64.4%).
- •Konawaena Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.6).
- •Konawaena Elementary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 498.
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 Konawaena Elementary School better than Waiau Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Waiau Elementary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 54.0 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 Konawaena Elementary School and Waiau Elementary School?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Kealakekua and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Konawaena Elementary School: 505. Waiau Elementary School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Konawaena Elementary School and Waiau Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Konawaena Elementary School is 100th of 182 and Waiau Elementary School is 61st of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).