Haaheo Elementary School vs. Ernest Bowen Desilva Elementary School
Should you attend Haaheo Elementary School or Ernest Bowen Desilva 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
Haaheo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
132 students
465 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#19 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
75%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
5
Kindergarten Students
17
44
Grade 1 Students
20
73
Grade 2 Students
20
60
Grade 3 Students
17
73
Grade 4 Students
22
75
Grade 5 Students
16
66
Grade 6 Students
20
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
14%
% Hispanic
27%
23%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
12%
12%
% Hawaiian
20%
16%
% Two or more races
28%
35%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
