Waiau Elementary School vs Waimalu Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 990 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Waiau Elementary School
Pearl City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
498 students
Waimalu Elementary School
Aiea · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
312 students
| Measure | Waiau Elementary School Pearl City, Hawaii | Waimalu Elementary School Aiea, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 182 | #97 of 182 |
| National rank | #13187 of 50,301 | #21907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 498 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 41% |
| city | Pearl City | Aiea |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waiau Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 54.7).
- •Waiau Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •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 50%).
- •Waimalu Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.6).
- •Waiau Elementary School is the larger school with 498 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 Waiau Elementary School better than Waimalu Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Waiau Elementary School ranks higher (67.4 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 Waiau Elementary School and Waimalu Elementary School?
About 990 m in a straight line, between Pearl City and Aiea in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waiau Elementary School: 498. Waimalu Elementary School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waiau Elementary School and Waimalu Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Waiau Elementary School is 61st of 182 and Waimalu Elementary School is 97th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).