Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
Regular School · Hilo, HI
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School is a regular school school in Hilo, Hawaii, serving grades PK–06 with 422 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 18.3:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 151 | 36% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 96 | 23% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 66 | 16% |
| Asian | 60 | 14% |
| White | 49 | 12% |
| Total enrollment | 422 | 219M / 203F |
English Language Learners: 7 (2% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 60.0% +25.8pp | 34.2% | 248 |
| Reading Proficiency | 69.0% +18.8pp | 50.2% | 249 |
| Science Proficiency | 40-44% | — | 65 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 422 | 100% |
Contact & Location
278 Ainako Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808)974-4855
Other Schools in District
- Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School Elementary
- Ahuimanu Elementary School Elementary
- Aiea Elementary School Elementary
- Aikahi Elementary School Elementary
- Aina Haina Elementary School Elementary
- Ala Wai Elementary School Elementary
- Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School Elementary
- Aliamanu Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 96720) → CensusDepth.com
- Hawaii population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Hawaii teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
150003000027
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD