Hilo Union Elementary School

Hilo Union Elementary School operates as a medium-sized K-5 school in Hilo, Hawaii, operated by Hawaii Department of Education. Current enrollment sits at 449 students spanning grades pre-K through 6.

Hilo Union Elementary School is one of 296 schools operated by Hawaii Department of Education, a district that enrolls 167,071 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Hilo Union Elementary School lists that 37% of students identify as Pacific Islander, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder looks like 30% Hispanic, 18% multiracial, 8% Asian, 7% White.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Hilo Union Elementary School has 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.0:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 13.8:1 average. About 68% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Hawaii County (around 59%), the school's rate is north of typical.

In the area at large, Hawaii County reports that median household income runs about $78,639, about 31% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 10%. In all, Hawaii County runs 55 public schools (combined enrollment of about 27,129 students), of which Hilo Union Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Hilo High School, around 0.3 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Hilo Union Elementary School's enrollment has increased 8% since 2018, when it stood at 417 (now 449). The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 13.9:1 in 2018 to 12.0:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Hilo Union Elementary School typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.