Connections - New Century PCS vs Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connections - New Century PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades K–12
352 students
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
422 students
| Measure | Connections - New Century PCS Hilo, Hawaii | Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #24 of 182 |
| National rank | – | #5473 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 352 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 75% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 23%).
- •Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 75%).
- •Connections - New Century PCS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.3).
- •Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 352.
- •Connections - New Century PCS is a charter school while Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Connections - New Century PCS better than Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Connections - New Century PCS and Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connections - New Century PCS: 352. Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connections - New Century PCS and Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Connections - New Century PCS is unranked and Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School is 24th of 182 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).