At a glance
Reported students
449
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Hawaii elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 182 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
467
Hilo Union Elementary School: 449 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 14:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo Union Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Hilo. It is one of 298 current school records connected to Hawaii Department of Education. NCES reports 449 students for 2024–25.
Among 182 elementary schools in Hawaii with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 410.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the Hawaii median of 14:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (36.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.8%). English learners represent 15.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hilo Union Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 23%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.9%
- Hispanic29.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian7.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander36.7%
- Multiracial18.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hawaii Department of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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454 reported students
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455 reported students
Holualoa Elementary School
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438 reported students
Gustav H Webling Elementary School
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436 reported students
Kapunahala Elementary School
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435 reported students
Public schools near Hilo Union Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 354 | 1.1 mi |
| Haaheo Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 122 | 1.5 mi |
| Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 422 | 1.7 mi |
| Waiakea Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 706 | 2.2 mi |
| Keaukaha Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–06 | 341 | 3.1 mi |
| Waiakeawaena Elementary School Elementary · Hawaii Department of Education | PK–05 | 669 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hilo Union Elementary School
What grades does Hilo Union Elementary School serve?
Hilo Union Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hawaii Department of Education.
How many students attend Hilo Union Elementary School?
Hilo Union Elementary School reported 449 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 182 Hawaii elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 422 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hilo Union Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 449 students and 37.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Hawaii median for the same school level is 14:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hilo Union Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hilo Union Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hawaii Department of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hilo Union Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hilo Union Elementary School in?
Hilo Union Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department of Education, based in Honolulu, HI, which operates 298 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hilo Union Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School (1.1 mi), Haaheo Elementary School (1.5 mi), Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.