Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School, HI
Regular
Public School
Kindergarten–Grade 6
Pre-Kindergarten Offered
278 Ainako Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
How Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score87
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
451
Students
100%
Low-Income Students
24
Teachers
19 :1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 47% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 15% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 16% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 15% | 13% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 14% | 11% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 12% | 14% | 15% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 16% | 24% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 2% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 12% | 16% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17% | 13% | 22% |
| Pacific Islander | 17% | 27% | <1% |
| Other | 37% | 18% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
68%
Math Proficiency
79%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average Proficiency
99%
Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 77% | 51% | 50% |
| Male | 70% | 45% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 74% | 52% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 64% | 49% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 70% | 50% | 48% |
| Grade 6 | 84% | 48% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 74% | 45% | 59% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 56% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | HI | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 57% | 39% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 35% | 26% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
-
Overall Rate
-
Low-Income
-
Limited English
-
With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | HI | US |
|---|
Location Map
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