Pahoa Elementary School vs Paia Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 216 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pahoa Elementary School
Pahoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
402 students
Paia Elementary School
Paia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Pahoa Elementary School Pahoa, Hawaii | Paia Elementary School Paia, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 182 | #172 of 182 |
| National rank | #35924 of 50,301 | #40102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 402 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 22% |
| city | Pahoa | Paia |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pahoa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 27.5).
- •Pahoa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •Pahoa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Paia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 81.8%).
- •Pahoa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.5).
- •Paia Elementary School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 402.
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 Pahoa Elementary School better than Paia Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pahoa Elementary School ranks higher (34.0 vs 27.5 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 Pahoa Elementary School and Paia Elementary School?
About 216 km in a straight line, between Pahoa and Paia in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pahoa Elementary School: 402. Paia Elementary School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pahoa Elementary School and Paia Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Pahoa Elementary School is 157th of 182 and Paia Elementary School is 172nd of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).