Pāhoa Elementary School (PES) is located in the Puna District on the Island of Hawaiʻi. The school services seven major subdivisions in a rapidly growing rural community. The area's economy is supported

mainly by diversified agriculture and small businesses.

The school receives Title I funds which support the schools disadvantaged population. PES also supports community partnerships with multiple agencies. The School Community Council continues to advise the school on its academic and financial plan as well as host parent/ community meetings for their input.

Pahoa School was established in 1910 for students from the rural Puna District communities. The high school was established along with a middle school and an elementary school; all three schools were administered as one campus until the fall of 1993. In 1914, the school was renamed Pahoa High & Elementary School. Beginning with the 1993-1994 school year, the elementary school began to be administered as a separate campus (the present-day Pahoa Elementary School), while the high school was accordingly renamed Pahoa High & Intermediate School.