Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hilo, Hawaii 96720 · Hawaii Department of Education
#24 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii
#5473 of 50,301 nationally
About Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School is a public elementary located in Hilo, in the Hawaii Department of Education school district of Hawaii, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 422 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 24th of 182 ranked elementary schools in Hawaii. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 422.
There are 16 schools in Hilo; Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School ranks 1st of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hilo Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students · 2.2 km away
Hilo High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students · 2.2 km away
Hilo Union Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
449 students · 2.7 km away
Connections - New Century PCS
Hilo · Charter other · Grades K–12
352 students · 3.3 km away
Kaumana Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
238 students · 3.4 km away
Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
354 students · 3.8 km away
Waiakea High School
Hilo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students · 4.2 km away
Waiakea Intermediate School
Hilo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students · 4.3 km away
Haaheo Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
122 students · 4.4 km away
Waiakea Elementary School
Hilo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
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Helemano Elementary School
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417 students
Wahiawa Elementary School
Wahiawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
Waialua Elementary School
Waialua · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
413 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School a good school?
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 79.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #24 of 182 in Hawaii. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School rank in Hawaii?
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School ranks #24 of 182 elementary schools in Hawaii and #5473 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School?
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School had 422 students in 2025.
Is Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.