Pearl Ridge Elementary School vs Waimalu Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 565 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Aiea · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
409 students
Waimalu Elementary School
Aiea · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
312 students
| Measure | Pearl Ridge Elementary School Aiea, Hawaii | Waimalu Elementary School Aiea, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 182 | #97 of 182 |
| National rank | #5869 of 50,301 | #21907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 409 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 41% |
| city | Aiea | Aiea |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 54.7).
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 50%).
- •Waimalu Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Pearl Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 312.
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 Pearl Ridge Elementary School better than Waimalu Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pearl Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (78.5 vs 54.7 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 Pearl Ridge Elementary School and Waimalu Elementary School?
About 565 m in a straight line, between Aiea and Aiea in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pearl Ridge Elementary School: 409. Waimalu Elementary School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pearl Ridge Elementary School and Waimalu Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Pearl Ridge Elementary School is 28th of 182 and Waimalu Elementary School is 97th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).