Hilo Union Elementary School vs Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Hawaii, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
449 students
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–12
292 students
| Measure | Hilo Union Elementary School Hilo, Hawaii | Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS Hilo, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #138 of 182 | – |
| National rank | #31658 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 449 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.4% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 12% |
| city | Hilo | Hilo |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilo Union Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 12%).
- •Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 68.4%).
- •Hilo Union Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •Hilo Union Elementary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 292.
- •Hilo Union Elementary School is a public school while Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is a charter 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 Hilo Union Elementary School better than Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS?
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 Hilo Union Elementary School and Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Hilo in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilo Union Elementary School: 449. Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilo Union Elementary School and Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS rank in Hawaii?
Hilo Union Elementary School is 138th of 182 and Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is unranked among elementary schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).