Lehua Elementary School vs Waimalu Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lehua Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
248 students
Waimalu Elementary School
Aiea · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
312 students
| Measure | Lehua Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii | Waimalu Elementary School Aiea, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 182 | #97 of 182 |
| National rank | #14406 of 50,301 | #21907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 248 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Pearl City | Aiea |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lehua Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 54.7).
- •Lehua Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Lehua Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Lehua Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 50%).
- •Lehua Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.5).
- •Waimalu Elementary School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 248.
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 Lehua Elementary School better than Waimalu Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lehua Elementary School ranks higher (65.6 vs 54.7 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 Lehua Elementary School and Waimalu Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pearl City and Aiea in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lehua Elementary School: 248. Waimalu Elementary School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lehua Elementary School and Waimalu Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Lehua Elementary School is 67th of 182 and Waimalu Elementary School is 97th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).