Palisades Elementary School vs Waiau Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palisades Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
356 students
Waiau Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
498 students
| Measure | Palisades Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii | Waiau Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 182 | #61 of 182 |
| National rank | #5868 of 50,301 | #13187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 356 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 59% |
| city | Pearl City | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palisades Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 67.4).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Palisades Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 49.6%).
- •Waiau Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.0).
- •Waiau Elementary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 356.
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 Palisades Elementary School better than Waiau Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palisades Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 67.4 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 Palisades Elementary School and Waiau Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pearl City and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palisades Elementary School: 356. Waiau Elementary School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palisades Elementary School and Waiau Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Palisades Elementary School is 27th of 182 and Waiau Elementary School is 61st of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).