Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School is nestled in the middle class Kaumana Ainako residential area. Thirty-five percent of the students come from outside the school's district on geographic exceptions (G.E.s). Twenty-seven percent of the students are on Free/Reduced lunch status. Our students represent all of Hawaii's various ethnic groups.All segments of the school community have embraced the vision of "excellence in education". Students have continued to excel academically as evidenced by results from the statewide assessment of the Hawaii Content and Performance Standards – HCPS III. E. B. DeSilva teachers have continued their participation in the Standards Based Change Process (SBCP).
While maintaining gains in reading and writing our teachers will use the SBCP to focus on strengthening the school's math program. Recent HSA results have indicated that mathematics is the school's greatest area of need (GAN). E.B. DeSilva School is extremely fortunate to have an active and supportive PTSA. Through the PTSA parents/guardians have facilitated improvements to the school's computer lab, classroom computers, PE supplies, and direct support to each student. Our School Community Council (SCC) has supported school improvement by participating in and endorsing the development of the 2006-07 Academic and Financial Plan. Additionally, the SCC has endorsed the school's request for the maximum number of Waiver and Professional Development Days. Students and teachers with the support of Hilo area businesses have been active in a wide array of student service projects.
Our PTSA and teachers are presently engaged in development of an enrichment program (e.g. art, ceramics, music, foreign languages, & robotics) to made available to all students in the fall of 2006-07. The May 2006 edition of the HONULULU magazine has rated E.B. DeSilva 20th in the State out of 259 schools. This is up from 30th in 2005.
Shrink ΔAddress 278 Ainako Avenue
City Hilo
Island Hawaii
Zip 96720
Grade From K
Grade To Gr 6
Contact Person Dennis O'Brien
Phone # 808 974-4855
Fax # 808 974-4858
Website http://www.k12.hi.us/~desilva/
Number of Teachers 25
Number of Students 371
District Name Hawaii
Complex Area Name Hilo-Laupahoehoe-Waiakea
Complex Name Hilo
School Code 351
School Name Short DeSilva El
Military Impacted No
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School's Summary of Progress Report shows how teaching, learning and assessments are being based and aligned to Hawaii State Standards and Benchmarks. It summarizes progress made in accomplishing school improvement goals.
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Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School's Student Profile describes the school's Fall Enrollment, Number and Percent of students enrolled for the entire school year, Number and Percent of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunch, Number and Percent of students in Special Education programs, Number and Percent of students with Limited English Proficiency and Percent of Kindergarteners who attended Preschool.
View School Year ›Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School's Ethnicity report focuses on giving the number and percent of students enrolled by race. It describes the population of the 13 common races as well as other foreign races usually enrolled in a school.
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Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School's Enrollment Statistics shows the no. of students enrolled in each year. Animated graph is used to easily determine how enrollment fluctuates every year.
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School's facility report shows total number and shortage of classrooms if any. It also shows comprehensive condition of the facilities like building exterior, building interior, grounds, sanitation etc. through its Inspection rating.
School Facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
For each category:
1 = Unacceptable; 2 = Satisfactory; 3 = Very Good
For Total:
6-8 = Unacceptable;
9-15 = Satisfactory;
16-18 = Very Good
School facilities are considered inadequate if below 70%; marginal if between 70% and 99%; and in excess of state standard if above 100%. School population is placed into size categories and is used in formulas to determine State standards for space.
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School's Attendance & Absences shows the average daily attendance and average daily absences compared to the State Standard.
View School Year ›Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School's Retention is also included in this report where it shows the percent(%) of students retained in every school year.
View School Year ›Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School's Suspension report shows the number of students being suspended. Offenses are categorized into "Class" depending on the nature of violation committed. Class - D, for light violation and Class - A for grave offense.
View School Year ›Examples of class of suspension:
Class A: Burglary, robbery, sale of dangerous drugs
Class B: Disorderly conduct, trespassing
Class C: Class cutting, insubordination, smoking
Class D: Contraband (e.g. possession of tobacco)
Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School's Certified Staff report includes Teaching Staff, Professional Teacher Credentials, Students per Teaching Staff and Administrative and Student Services Staff. It gives details on teacher headcount, teacher in regular and special instruction, no. of teachers serving the school for more than 5 years, no. of fully licensed teachers, librarians and counsellors.
View School Year ›Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School's Test scores covers Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS) and SAT9/TerraNova. Scores are given based on the grade level and the no. of students tested in a given year.
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