Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School vs Moanalua Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
Moanalua Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
661 students
| Measure | Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Moanalua Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #177 of 182 | #51 of 182 |
| National rank | #40784 of 50,301 | #10604 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 384 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 58% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Moanalua Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 26.4).
- •Moanalua Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 21%).
- •Moanalua Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 24%).
- •Moanalua Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 74%).
- •Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.9).
- •Moanalua Elementary School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 384.
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 Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School better than Moanalua Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Moanalua Elementary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 26.4 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 Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School and Moanalua Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School: 384. Moanalua Elementary School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School and Moanalua Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is 177th of 182 and Moanalua Elementary School is 51st of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).