This public school is better than the private schools in Hilo. It is a beautiful place, surrounded by gardens. There is still an appreciation for authentic understanding of knowledge and that beats the drill and kill trap of the high stakes testing we are confronted with in public schools. There is
... Read more a gentle atmosphere of respect and pride that I feel my daughter will benefit from. I wish all the schools here were like EB deSilva- Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/09
EB de Silva is a great school to send your children to. It is in a nice quiet neighborhood and the staff is great. I was a student at De Silva many years ago and now I have a 6th grader there. Through out the years the school has remained one of the best on the island. I wouldn't think of sending
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Posted by a parent on 07/11/09
Unfortunately EB deSilva is increasingly succumbing to the pressures of NCLB and the pressures to exceed standardized test scores. (Because it is in a relatively affluent area, with a high percentage of supportive parents, deSilva's scores continue to be one of the highest in the State.) The pressure
... Read more to excel on the tests are taking over the school's integrity and the well-being of the students overall. The rift between doing what is best for the child versus what is best for good test scores has resulted in an almost-sweeping loss of deSilva's best teachers. Many parents want change but change will not come easily with our current system and teachers who resist. On a positive note, thanks to a wonderful PCNC, the arts and sciences have been reintroduced at deSilva as part of an after school 'EdVenture' program. It's a small (but important) step to a big problem. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/07
E.B. deSilva is the best! Both my children went to this school K-6 grade. One child, a hard working over achiever and one with several learning disabilities. Both came out with high self esteem and a yearning for learning. Although the schools has seen several principals in the past 10 years; the teachers
... Read more deserve credit for sticking to their principles and treating each child's education with respect and dignity. The school is small in size which allows everyone to be like a family but enough room to be different. Parent involvment is the very high which also keeps everyone on their toes. Hawaii state should be proud of a school such as this. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/24/06
Having recently relocated from the Mainland, we have been very pleased with the quality in acdemic programming at DeSilva. We have been particulary pleased with the teacher and staff commitment to every child's education and the students enthusiasm for learning. The students are encouraged to be very
... Read more involved in the community, the hands-on educational opportunities outside of the classroom support their understanding of our world and inspire a sense of global citizenship. The parents, staff and teachers work hard to be a supportive team for every child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/05
My 4th and 5th grader started at DeSilva school after I applied for a geographic exemption. They were welcomed with open arms by the teachers and students. The environment on campus is wonderful. Respect is demanded and expectations are high. I feel that the teachers give more than 100 percent. They
... Read more are enthusiastic and genuine. They work with the 'whole' child, making them responsible for their own actions. My son told me that he liked his teacher because she is strict but they also have a lot of fun in class. This shows me how much it means to my kids that the teacher have classroom control. They are now in a learning environment where they continue to blossom. Our family is truly grateful to have such a wonderful school available. Good schools really make a difference in a childs life! Read less
School Profile for Ernest B Desilva Elementary School
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HSA* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Ernest B Desilva Elementary School
Hawaii School District
Hawaii
* In 2007-2008 Hawaii used the Hawaii State Assessment (HSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math. The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Hawaii. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.
Student enrollment:
367
Students per teacher:
19
Full-time teachers:
19
Number of classrooms:
25
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Learning Differences
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Hilo schools — Ernest B Desilva Elementary School is located at 278 Ainako Ave, Hilo HI 96720. 278 Ainako Ave is in the 96720 ZIP code in Hilo, HI The school district for Ernest B Desilva Elementary School is the Hawaii School District. Ernest B Desilva Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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