🏫 School Profile & Distinctions

Serving the military-connected families of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Our Proudest Distinctions

National Blue Ribbon School (2019)

Recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for overall academic excellence and progress in closing achievement gaps. We are honored to be among the nation's top-performing schools.

Norbert Hawaii Purple Star School (2023)

Awarded by the Joint Education Venture Forum (JVEF), a partnership between Hawaiʻi’s military community, the Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE) and other community organizations. for our deep commitment to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children and their families.

🏫 Our Heritage

Falcon

MASCOT

RED, WHITE AND BLUE

Colors

Grades K - 6

Levels Served

Over 500

Students

Our Community & Demographics

Hickam Elementary School is uniquely situated within a dynamic and diverse military community on Oahu. Historic Pearl Harbor is quite literally our "back yard." Because we serve a military population, our student body is highly transient, yet incredibly resilient and globally aware.

We are a part of the Hawaii Department of Education's Central Oahu District (Radford Complex) and are supported by a dedicated team of over 70 teachers, counselors, and support staff committed to fostering an exceptional learning environment.

The Legacy of Hickam Field

Our school's identity begins with our namesake, Lieutenant Colonel Horace Meek Hickam (1885-1934), a respected Army Air Corps officer and forward-thinking pioneer who championed the future of military aviation. Following his tragic passing in an aircraft accident, the newly constructed bomber base adjacent to Pearl Harbor was named in his honor in 1935.

Hickam Field officially opened in 1938 as one of the most advanced airfields of its time. On December 7, 1941, the base was one of the primary targets during the attack on Pearl Harbor, demonstrating immense bravery and sacrifice. Today, many surrounding homes and buildings—including the iconic Freedom Tower fronting our school—are protected historic structures that commemorate World War II and ground our students in deep military tradition.

In 2010, Hickam Air Force Base and Naval Station Pearl Harbor officially combined to become Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH). We are incredibly proud to carry forward the legacy of smart thinking, dedication, and service defined by Lt. Col. Hickam.

Lt. Col. Horace Meek Hickam

Image via Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)

Hickam Elementary School Song

Written by: Kumu Poni Kamau'u

Hail oh hail to thee

Hickam Elementary

We will stand with pride

Which we never will deny

Friendly faces you will see

On our campus by the sea

Shaded by a kukui tree

Tree of light for you and me

(Chorus)

With Aloha, Strength, and Wisdom

Like a rainbow, bold and true

Parents, teachers, students

Raise your voices

Hail Hickam Elementary School

HES_School_Song_(Vocals).mp3

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