Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–6
Part of Hawaii Department of Education
278 Ainako Ave, Hilo, HI 96720 · (808) 974-4855
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Academic performance
Math proficiency60%
State average 31.7%
Reading / language arts69%
State average 49.6%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
422Students enrolled
18:1Student–teacher ratio
26%Free / reduced lunch
TownSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K7
Kindergarten41
Grade 145
Grade 271
Grade 361
Grade 470
Grade 571
Grade 656
Students
Two or more races · 36%151
Hispanic · 23%96
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 16%66
Asian · 14%60
White · 12%49
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
453’20
464’21
486’22
465’23
422’24
Location
278 Ainako Ave Hilo
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.