Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Wahiawa, HI Grades PK–05 Suburb: Large Urban Honolulu, HI SchoolScore™ C (68.9)
  • 598 Students
  • 40.5 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (808)622-6400 Phone
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Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Wahiawa, HI 96786
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (68.9)
598
Students
40.5
Teachers
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
(808)622-6400
Phone

Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Wahiawa, HAWAII, operated by the Hawaii Department of Education school district. It serves grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 598 students enrolled; a 14.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Hawaii Elementary School Average
Enrollment
598.0
State avg: 438.0
▲ 37% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.77:1
State avg: 13.8:1
▲ 7% worse
Free Lunch %
43.8%
State avg: 49.4%
▼ 11% better
School Details
School Name
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
150003000138
State School ID
HI-001-2-236
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1 Wheeler Army Airfield
City
Wahiawa
State
Hawaii
ZIP Code
96786
County
Honolulu County
Metro Area
Urban Honolulu, HI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1502
State Leg. Upper
15023
State Leg. Lower
15046
Latitude
21.487
Longitude
-158.039
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
598
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.5
Teachers FTE
📐
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 262 43.8%
Not Applicable 16 2.7%
District Info
District Name
Hawaii Department of Education
LEAID
1500030
State LEA ID
HI-001
Phone
(808)586-3400
Website
http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Honolulu
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,337,804K
Federal Revenue
$465,067K
State Revenue
$3,817,300K
Local Revenue
$55,437K
Total Expenditure
$3,711,214K
Instruction Exp.
$1,974,288K
Support Services
$1,270,869K
Other Current Exp.
$168,496K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School

1
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Wahiawa · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Kaala Elementary School
Wahiawa · Elementary
0.5 mi
3
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
Wahiawa · Elementary
1.4 mi
4
Wahiawa Middle School
Wahiawa · Middle
1.4 mi
5
Kamalani Academy
Wahiawa · Elementary
1.8 mi
6
Wahiawa Elementary School
Wahiawa · Elementary
1.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
598 students are enrolled at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School have?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School has 40.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School serve?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School a charter school?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School located in?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is located in the Urban Honolulu, HI metropolitan area.
What school district does Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School belong to?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district.
How much does Hawaii Department of Education spend per student?
The Hawaii Department of Education district spends approximately $6,206,043,478 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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