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Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School

1 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
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Rating
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8/
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Top 30%
Tel: (808) 622-6400
www.wheeler.k12.hi.us
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Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School serves 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in HI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School's student population of 644 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is 0.75, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
3%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
13%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
37%
11%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
4%
27%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Two or more races
14%
17%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
Diversity Score
0.75
0.80
This chart display the diversity score of Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Hawaii Department Of Education School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School's ranking?

Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School often compared to?

Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School, Kaala Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).

How many students attend Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?

644 students attend Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

37% of Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?

Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 15:1.

What grades does Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School offer ?

Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School part of?

Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day of School for Students - Early 1:15 Release (Events)
May 26, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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