Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(808) 974-4855
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School serves 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2014, 2020) |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 450 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School is 0.78, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #12 out of 289 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 54% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 18% | 29% |
Hispanic | 17% | 14% |
Black | n/a | 2% |
White | 13% | 12% |
Hawaiian | 17% | 29% |
Two or more races | 35% | 14% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.79 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 38% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School is Hilo High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hilo Intermediate School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hilo Union Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hilo Hilo Intermediate School Math: 41% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 506 students10
1.3 miles
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955 1.3 7-8 506 - Hilo Hilo High School Math: 25% | Reading: 53%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,136 student10
1.5 miles
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021 1.5 9-12 1,136 - Hilo Hilo Union Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 417 students10
1.6 miles
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900 1.6 PK-6 417 - Hilo Connections - New Century Pcs Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 36%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 363 students10
2.1 miles
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664 2.1 K-12 363 - Hilo Kaumana Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 285 students10
2.1 miles
1710 Kaumana Dr
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4190 2.1 PK-6 285
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