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Hilo Union Elementary School

Hilo, Hawaii · Grades PreK to 6 · Hawaii Department of Education

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About Hilo Union Elementary School

Hilo Union Elementary School is a public school in Hilo, Hawaii, serving pre-K through grade 6. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 449 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Hilo. With about 37.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12 students per teacher. Hawaii Department of Education runs 296 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 18 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Hawaii County.

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School facts

Address	506 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone	(808) 933-0900
School district	Hawaii Department of Education
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	449
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	37.5
Students per teacher	12
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Hawaii County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 150003000031). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Mauna Loa SchoolPrivate, Seventh-day Adventist · Grades K to 8Hilo · 0.3 mi Hilo High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Hilo · 0.3 mi Hilo Intermediate SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Hilo · 0.3 mi Connections - New Century PCSCharter · Grades K to 12Hilo · 0.4 mi St Joseph SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 12Hilo · 0.8 mi Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Hilo · 1.1 mi Haaheo Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Hilo · 1.5 mi Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 6Hilo · 1.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Hilo Union Elementary School serve?

Hilo Union Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Hilo Union Elementary School?

Hilo Union Elementary School reported 449 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilo Union Elementary School?

About 12 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 449 students and 37.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Hilo Union Elementary School a public or charter school?

Hilo Union Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Hilo Union Elementary School in?

Hilo Union Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department of Education. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/hi/hawaii-department-of-education/

Where is Hilo Union Elementary School located?

Hilo Union Elementary School is at 506 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720. The phone number is (808) 933-0900.

How many other schools are near Hilo Union Elementary School?

There are 18 other schools within 5 miles of Hilo Union Elementary School in our directory.