Connections - New Century PCS vs Haaheo Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.3 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
Haaheo Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
122 students
| Measure | Connections - New Century PCS Hilo, Hawaii | Haaheo Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #102 of 182 |
| National rank | – | #22560 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 352 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 42% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haaheo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Haaheo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Haaheo Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 75%).
- •Haaheo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Connections - New Century PCS is the larger school with 352 students compared with 122.
- •Connections - New Century PCS is a charter school while Haaheo 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 Haaheo 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 Haaheo Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connections - New Century PCS: 352. Haaheo Elementary School: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connections - New Century PCS and Haaheo Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Connections - New Century PCS is unranked and Haaheo Elementary School is 102nd of 182 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).