Connections - New Century PCS vs Keaukaha Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 4.4 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
Keaukaha Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students
| Measure | Connections - New Century PCS Hilo, Hawaii | Keaukaha Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #92 of 182 |
| National rank | – | #20453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 352 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 55% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keaukaha Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 23%).
- •Keaukaha Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Keaukaha Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 75%).
- •Connections - New Century PCS does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.2).
- •Connections - New Century PCS is the larger school with 352 students compared with 341.
- •Connections - New Century PCS is a charter school while Keaukaha 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 Keaukaha 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 Keaukaha Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connections - New Century PCS: 352. Keaukaha Elementary School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connections - New Century PCS and Keaukaha Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Connections - New Century PCS is unranked and Keaukaha Elementary School is 92nd of 182 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).