LT COL HORRACE MEEK HICKAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Honolulu, HI with about 587 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lt. Col. Horace Meek Hickam Elementary School, located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii, serves as a vital educational hub for the children of military families stationed in the area. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school is deeply integrated into the military community, providing a unique environment that caters to the frequent transitions and specific lifestyle needs of military-connected students. Its location on base allows for a close-knit school culture, fostering a strong sense of community and support among faculty, parents, and students who share similar experiences.

The school is named after Lt. Col. Horace Meek Hickam, a prominent aviation pioneer and early advocate for military air power, which ties the institution directly to the rich history of the nearby Hickam Air Force Base. Beyond its academic curriculum, Hickam Elementary emphasizes character development and resilience, focusing on the social-emotional well-being of students who often deal with the challenges of deployment and relocation. Through its commitment to excellence and its supportive atmosphere, the school aims to provide a stable, high-quality learning environment that prepares its diverse student body for future academic success.

For more information, contact Lt Col Horrace Meek Hickam Elementary School at (808) 421-4148 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.