Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS vs Laupahoehoe Community - PCS
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Hawaii, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades PK–12
292 students
Laupahoehoe Community - PCS
Laupahoehoe · Charter other · Grades PK–12
307 students
| Measure | Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS Hilo, Hawaii | Laupahoehoe Community - PCS Laupahoehoe, Hawaii |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 292 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Hilo | Laupahoehoe |
| state | Hawaii | Hawaii |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laupahoehoe Community - PCS does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Laupahoehoe Community - PCS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 67.5%).
- •Laupahoehoe Community - PCS does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •Laupahoehoe Community - PCS is the larger school with 307 students compared with 292.
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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS better than Laupahoehoe Community - 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 Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS and Laupahoehoe Community - PCS?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Hilo and Laupahoehoe in Hawaii.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS: 292. Laupahoehoe Community - PCS: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS and Laupahoehoe Community - PCS rank in Hawaii?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - PCS is unranked and Laupahoehoe Community - PCS is unranked among other schools in Hawaii on the 2025 Success Index (US).