MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM R SHAFTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Honolulu, HI with about 471 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 28 teachers, Major General William R Shafter Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Major General William R. Shafter Elementary School is a public school located on the grounds of the Fort Shafter military installation in Honolulu, Hawaii. Operating under the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school serves a student body composed primarily of children from military families residing on or near the base. Due to its unique location, the school fosters a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing stability and support for students who often face the challenges associated with frequent relocations and parental deployments.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student well-being within a secure, military-adjacent environment. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, frequently incorporating programs that promote resilience and global citizenship. By integrating local Hawaiian culture with the diverse backgrounds of its military-affiliated families, Shafter Elementary creates a distinct educational experience that prepares students for success in a global society while maintaining strong ties to the local Honolulu community.
For more information, contact Major General William R Shafter Elementary School at (808) 832-3560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Honolulu, HI 96819-4895
(808) 832-3560
MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM R SHAFTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Honolulu, HI with about 471 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Hawaii
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawaii Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 471
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 471 students
- White
- 46.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.2%
- Two or more races
- 13.2%
- Black or African American
- 12.5%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.