Pohakea Elementary School vs Waiau Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pohakea Elementary School
Ewa Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
493 students
Waiau Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
498 students
| Measure | Pohakea Elementary School Ewa Beach, Hawaii | Waiau Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #105 of 182 | #61 of 182 |
| National rank | #22729 of 50,301 | #13187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 493 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| city | Ewa Beach | Pearl City |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waiau Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 53.5).
- •Waiau Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Waiau Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Waiau Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 60%).
- •Pohakea Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Waiau Elementary School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 493.
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 Pohakea Elementary School better than Waiau Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Waiau Elementary School ranks higher (67.4 vs 53.5 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 Pohakea Elementary School and Waiau Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Ewa Beach and Pearl City in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pohakea Elementary School: 493. Waiau Elementary School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pohakea Elementary School and Waiau Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Pohakea Elementary School is 105th of 182 and Waiau Elementary School is 61st of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).