Hilo Union Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–6
Part of Hawaii Department of Education
506 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720 · (808) 933-0900
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Academic performance
Math proficiency17%
State average 31.7%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 49.6%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
449Students enrolled
12:1Student–teacher ratio
68%Free / reduced lunch
TownSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K13
Kindergarten54
Grade 160
Grade 264
Grade 357
Grade 457
Grade 572
Grade 672
Students
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 37%165
Hispanic · 30%134
Two or more races · 18%83
Asian · 8%35
White · 7%31
Black · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
430’20
416’21
422’22
446’23
449’24
Location
506 Waianuenue Ave Hilo
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.