ADMIRAL CHESTER W NIMITZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Honolulu, HI with about 706 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School is a public school located in Honolulu, Hawaii, situated within the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam area. As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, the school serves a unique and diverse student body primarily composed of children from military families. Because of its location, the school fosters a specialized environment that understands the unique transitions, challenges, and strengths of students living in military-connected households.
The school is named in honor of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, a key figure in Pacific naval history during World War II, which aligns with its deep-rooted ties to the surrounding military community. Nimitz Elementary focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and civic responsibility. By integrating the values of resilience and community service, the school aims to support its students in achieving success despite the frequent relocations and deployments often associated with military life.
For more information, contact Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School at (808) 421-4165 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4165
ADMIRAL CHESTER W NIMITZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Honolulu, HI with about 706 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Hawaii
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawaii Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 706
- Teachers:
- 41.5
- 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 706 students
- White
- 48.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.1%
- Black or African American
- 13.3%
- Two or more races
- 12.9%
- Asian
- 3.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.