ASTUMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ASTUMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Guam Department of Education school district, located in DEDEDO, GU with about 583 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, ASTUMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ASTUMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the northern village of Dededo, Guam, specifically situated in the Chalan Hachon area. As a public institution under the Guam Department of Education, it serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. The school plays a vital role in the neighborhood, acting as a central hub for academic development and social engagement for children residing in the densely populated Dededo region.

The school is known for navigating the unique challenges and cultural landscape of Guam’s public education system. Like many schools on the island, Astumbo Elementary focuses on preparing its students for success through a standard curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the diverse cultural heritage of its student body. Its location in Dededo places it within a growing residential area, making it a critical facility for the families and military and local communities that define this part of the island.

For more information, contact ASTUMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (671) 635-4363 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

CHALAN HACHON
DEDEDO, GU 96912
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ASTUMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in DEDEDO, GU with about 583 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Guam

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
583
Teachers:
48
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 583 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ASTUMBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, representing about 78% of the student body.

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
77.5%
Asian
19.0%
Two or more races
2.6%
White
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.