Connections - New Century PCS vs Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 7.3 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
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School
Papaikou · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
183 students
| Measure | Connections - New Century PCS Hilo, Hawaii | Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School Papaikou, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #173 of 182 |
| National rank | – | #40165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 352 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 20% |
| city | Hilo | Papaikou |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Connections - New Century PCS does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Connections - New Century PCS does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% 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 183.
- •Connections - New Century PCS is a charter school while Prince Jonah Kalanianaole 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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole 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 Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Papaikou in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connections - New Century PCS: 352. Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connections - New Century PCS and Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Connections - New Century PCS is unranked and Prince Jonah Kalanianaole Elementary School is 173rd of 182 among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).