Very Good
#73 of 292 schools in HI
Top 25% in state
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawaii Department of Education · Wahiawa, HI
A Hawaii Department of Education elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Wheeler Army Airfield, Wahiawa, HI 96786
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 59% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. HI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from HI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,488
Median home value
$724,400
Median rent
$2,784/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
29.8%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaala Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Ho'ala SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Daniel K Inouye Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 583 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hawaii Department of Education
- Schools in district
- 295
- Rank in district
- #73 of 292
- District spending per student
- $20,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is listed in Hawaii Department of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wahiawa, HI, part of Hawaii Department of Education, serving approximately 628 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 292 schools in HI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
What grades does Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School serve?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School rank in HI?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School ranks #73 of 292 schools in HI.
What is Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School a charter school?
No, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
39.2% of students at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Honolulu County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (808) 622-6400
- Area population (ZIP 96786)
- 41,293
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 28
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 96786; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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