Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hilo Union Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Hilo Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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Hilo Union Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Hilo Union Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilo Union Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
26%
Hispanic
32%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
4%
11%
Hawaiian
41%
26%
Two or more races
17%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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Hilo Union Elementary School is ranked #189 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Hilo Union Elementary School often compared to?
Hilo Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Hilo Union Elementary School?
416 students attend Hilo Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hilo Union Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilo Union Elementary School?
Hilo Union Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hilo Union Elementary School offer ?
Hilo Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hilo Union Elementary School part of?
Hilo Union Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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