TALOFOFO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TALOFOFO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Guam Department of Education school district, located in TALOFOFO, GU with about 301 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, TALOFOFO 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.
TALOFOFO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public institution located in the village of Talofofo, Guam. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students within the Guam Department of Education system. As a cornerstone of the "God’s Country" village, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the cultural values unique to the island of Guam.
The school's curriculum is designed to meet the academic standards established for the territory, while its location provides students with a connection to the natural landscape and the close-knit atmosphere of the southern part of the island. By encouraging parental involvement and community engagement, Talofofo Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future transitions to middle school, ensuring they develop the essential skills and character necessary for success in their academic and personal lives.
For more information, contact TALOFOFO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (671) 789-1171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TALOFOFO, GU 96911
(671) 789-1171
TALOFOFO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in TALOFOFO, GU with about 301 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Guam
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Guam Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 301
- Teachers:
- 24
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 301 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TALOFOFO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 94.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- White
- 1.7%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
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.