Hilo Union Elementary School vs. Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
Should I attend Hilo Union Elementary School or Ernest Bowen Desilva 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
Hilo Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
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
Overview
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hilo Union 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 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
416 students
464 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#225 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#19 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
3
Kindergarten Students
40
53
Grade 1 Students
44
64
Grade 2 Students
62
73
Grade 3 Students
61
66
Grade 4 Students
72
70
Grade 5 Students
53
70
Grade 6 Students
68
65
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
15%
% Hispanic
32%
24%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
4%
11%
% Hawaiian
41%
14%
% Two or more races
17%
36%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%