Pauoa Elementary School vs Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pauoa Elementary School
Honolulu · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
Honolulu · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students
| Measure | Pauoa Elementary School Honolulu, Hawaii | Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School Honolulu, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 182 | #42 of 42 |
| National rank | #4909 of 50,301 | #13513 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 348 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.7% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 13% |
| city | Honolulu | Honolulu |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pauoa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 21.6).
- •Pauoa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 13%).
- •Pauoa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 27%).
- •Pauoa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 77.1%).
- •Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.9).
- •Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is the larger school with 354 students compared with 348.
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 Pauoa Elementary School better than Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pauoa Elementary School ranks higher (80.2 vs 21.6 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 Pauoa Elementary School and Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Honolulu and Honolulu in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pauoa Elementary School: 348. Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pauoa Elementary School and Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School rank in Hawaii?
Pauoa Elementary School is 20th of 182 and Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School is 42nd of 42 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).