Malama Honua Charter School vs Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malama Honua Charter School
Waimanalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
170 students
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
Waimanalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
344 students
| Measure | Malama Honua Charter School Waimanalo, Hawaii | Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School Waimanalo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 182 | #169 of 182 |
| National rank | #33032 of 50,301 | #39775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 170 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 170 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Waimanalo | Waimanalo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malama Honua Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 28.1).
- •Malama Honua Charter School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Malama Honua Charter School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Malama Honua Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 79.4%).
- •Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.5).
- •Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is the larger school with 344 students compared with 170.
- •Malama Honua Charter School is a charter school while Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate 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 Malama Honua Charter School better than Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Malama Honua Charter School ranks higher (38.4 vs 28.1 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 Malama Honua Charter School and Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Waimanalo and Waimanalo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malama Honua Charter School: 170. Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malama Honua Charter School and Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School rank in Hawaii?
Malama Honua Charter School is 140th of 182 and Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School is 169th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).