Kua o ka La - NCPCS vs Waiakea Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kua o ka La - NCPCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–9
185 students
Waiakea Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
| Measure | Kua o ka La - NCPCS Hilo, Hawaii | Waiakea Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #96 of 182 |
| National rank | – | #21840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 185 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 51% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waiakea Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 22%).
- •Waiakea Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Waiakea Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 74.1%).
- •Waiakea Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •Waiakea Elementary School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 185.
- •Kua o ka La - NCPCS is a charter school while Waiakea Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kua o ka La - NCPCS better than Waiakea 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 Kua o ka La - NCPCS and Waiakea Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kua o ka La - NCPCS: 185. Waiakea Elementary School: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kua o ka La - NCPCS and Waiakea Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Kua o ka La - NCPCS is unranked and Waiakea Elementary School is 96th of 182 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).