- There are 10 public elementary schools in Hilo, HI, serving 4,209 students.
- Hilo, HI public schools have a diversity scoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. of 0.73, which is higher than the Hawaii average of 0.36.
- The most diverse school in Hilo is Haaheo Elementary School. Read more about public school diversity statistics in Hawaii or national school diversity statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 92% (majority Hispanic and Asian) and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
Hilo, Hawaii Public Elementary Schools
- School Location Grades Students
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HiloChiefess Kapiolani Elementary School966 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4160Grades: PK-6 | 345 students -
HiloConnections - New Century Pcs174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)961-3664Grades: KG-12 | 350 students -
HiloErnest Bowen Desilva Elementary School278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)974-4855Grades: PK-6 | 441 students -
HiloHilo Union Elementary School506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)933-0900Grades: PK-6 | 458 students -
HiloWaiakea Elementary School180 W Puainako St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)981-7215Grades: PK-5 | 814 students -
HiloWaiakeawaena Elementary School2420 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808)981-7200Grades: PK-5 | 667 students
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