Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School vs. Haaheo Elementary School
Should you attend Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School or Haaheo Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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
Haaheo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 465 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 71% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Haaheo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
465 students
132 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#129 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
-
Kindergarten Students
44
17
Grade 1 Students
73
20
Grade 2 Students
60
20
Grade 3 Students
73
17
Grade 4 Students
75
22
Grade 5 Students
66
16
Grade 6 Students
69
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
14%
12%
% Hispanic
23%
27%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
12%
12%
% Hawaiian
16%
20%
% Two or more races
35%
28%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
