Leihoku Elementary School vs Waianae Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leihoku Elementary School
Waianae · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
756 students
Waianae Intermediate School
Waianae · Public middle · Grades 7–8
745 students
| Measure | Leihoku Elementary School Waianae, Hawaii | Waianae Intermediate School Waianae, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 182 | #39 of 42 |
| National rank | #31396 of 50,301 | #12503 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 756 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 756 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 17% |
| city | Waianae | Waianae |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leihoku Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 27.0).
- •Leihoku Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Leihoku Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 31%).
- •Waianae Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 73.5%).
- •Leihoku Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.8).
- •Leihoku Elementary School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 745.
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 Leihoku Elementary School better than Waianae Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Leihoku Elementary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 27.0 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 Leihoku Elementary School and Waianae Intermediate School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Waianae and Waianae in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leihoku Elementary School: 756. Waianae Intermediate School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leihoku Elementary School and Waianae Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Leihoku Elementary School is 136th of 182 and Waianae Intermediate School is 39th of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).