Hilo Union Elementary School

422 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Hilo Union Elementary School, located at 506 Waianuenue Ave in Hilo, Hawai?i, is a foundational educational institution serving the local Hilo community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a core curriculum designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students from kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school is situated in a historic area of Hilo, reflecting the town's unique cultural landscape and emphasizing the importance of community connection within its educational framework.

The school is part of the Hawai?i State Department of Education system and is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. Like many schools in the region, Hilo Union places a high priority on integrating local cultural values into its daily operations, aiming to prepare students not only for middle school success but also to be contributing members of the broader Big Island community. Through its dedicated staff and community-oriented programs, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching educational foundation for its diverse student body.

422

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hilo Union Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	138
Black	1
Asian	33
Two or More	66
Pacific Islander	163

Pacific Islander
163 (38.6 %)
Hispanic
138 (32.7 %)
Two or More
66 (15.6 %)
Asian
33 (7.8 %)
White
21 (5.0 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)933-0900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hilo Union Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	74
Grade 6	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hilo Union Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	47.2%
Male	223	52.8%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

Ke Kula o Nawahiokalaniopuu Iki - Laboratory PCS

Hawaii Department of Education

Charter School 460 Students

16-120 Opukahaia St
Keaau, HI 96749 (9.0 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th