ERNEST BOWEN DESILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Hilo, HI with about 450 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School, located in the lush landscape of Hilo, Hawaii, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Named in honor of a prominent local educator and civic leader, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural and historical fabric of the Big Island. It caters to a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of character, drawing heavily on the values of the Hilo community.
The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning atmosphere, often incorporating place-based education that celebrates Hawaii’s unique geography and heritage. With a focus on literacy, STEM integration, and social-emotional learning, E.B. DeSilva strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged citizens. Through various school programs and community partnerships, the school maintains a strong connection with local families, ensuring that education remains a collaborative effort centered on student success.
For more information, contact Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School at (808) 974-4855 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4855
ERNEST BOWEN DESILVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Hilo, HI with about 450 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Hawaii
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawaii Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 450
- Teachers:
- 24.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 450 students
- Two or more races
- 35.3%
- Asian
- 17.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 16.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.7%
- White
- 13.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.