Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School vs. Haaheo Elementary School
Should I attend Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School or Haaheo Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Haaheo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Haaheo 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
464 students
179 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#225 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
3
1
Kindergarten Students
53
29
Grade 1 Students
64
16
Grade 2 Students
73
30
Grade 3 Students
66
24
Grade 4 Students
70
25
Grade 5 Students
70
25
Grade 6 Students
65
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
11%
% Hispanic
24%
28%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
11%
13%
% Hawaiian
14%
22%
% Two or more races
36%
26%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
