Connections - New Century PCS vs Hilo Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 592 m 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
Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
449 students
| Measure | Connections - New Century PCS Hilo, Hawaii | Hilo Union Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #138 of 182 |
| National rank | – | #31658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 352 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 33% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilo Union Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Connections - New Century PCS does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Hilo Union Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 75%).
- •Hilo Union Elementary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 352.
- •Connections - New Century PCS is a charter school while Hilo Union 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 Hilo Union 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 Hilo Union Elementary School?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connections - New Century PCS: 352. Hilo Union Elementary School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connections - New Century PCS and Hilo Union Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Connections - New Century PCS is unranked and Hilo Union Elementary School is 138th of 182 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).