- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wahiawa, HI
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 150003000138
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Wahiawa · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Wahiawa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 150003000138 · Wahiawa, HI Other · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 13.9:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Campbell
James Campbell High School
2,890 students
- Waipahu High S
Waipahu High School
2,538 students
- Mililani High
Mililani High School
2,382 students
- Governor Walla
Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School
2,094 students
- Moanalua High
Moanalua High School
1,966 students
- This school 598
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
598 students
What this shows Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School compares
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 51% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Hawaii average of 40.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 47% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $20,056
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
District finance for Hawaii Department of Education reports $20,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,538
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,382
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Wahiawa
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sergeant Samuel K Solomon Elementary School
Standard public school
681 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Daniel K Inouye Elementary School
Standard public school
591 students 16:1 students per teacher
Wahiawa Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Helemano Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Kaala Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Iliahi Elementary School
Standard public school
313 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School
How many students attend Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wahiawa, HI. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
19.7% of students at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Hawaii average of 40.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School is White at 35.8% of enrollment, in Wahiawa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School rank among schools in Wahiawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School ranks #2 of 8 schools in Wahiawa, HI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wahiawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School, Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students), Waipahu High School (2,538 students), and Mililani High School (2,382 students). See the Hawaii Department of Education district page for the complete list.