Haaheo Elementary School vs Hilo Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Hawaii, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haaheo Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
122 students
Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
449 students
| Measure | Haaheo Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii | Hilo Union Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 182 | #138 of 182 |
| National rank | #22560 of 50,301 | #31658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 122 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 122 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haaheo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 40.4).
- •Haaheo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Haaheo Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Haaheo Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 68.4%).
- •Haaheo Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Hilo Union Elementary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 122.
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 Haaheo Elementary School better than Hilo Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Haaheo Elementary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 40.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Haaheo Elementary School and Hilo Union Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haaheo Elementary School: 122. Hilo Union Elementary School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haaheo Elementary School and Hilo Union Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Haaheo Elementary School is 102nd of 182 and Hilo Union Elementary School is 138th of 182 among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).