- Enrollment
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wahiawa, HI
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 150003000137
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Wahiawa · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School has class sizes near the Hawaii median. Computed live against every Hawaii school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Wahiawa, HI.
School address
District: Hawaii Department of Education · Hawaii
NCES ID 150003000137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School grew from 646 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 150003000137 · Wahiawa, HI Middle · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 14.9:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: James Campbell High School (2,890 students)
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School grew from 646 students in 2022-23 to 697 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Hawaii schools → · Find another →
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle 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 729
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
729 students
What this shows Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School compares
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Hawaii and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Hawaii | Hawaii avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 45% | 40.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Hawaii - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 14.4%
African American 12.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.0%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 31.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is more mixed than the Hawaii school average of 69.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waipahu High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mililani High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Wallace Rider Farrington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moanalua High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle 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 middle schools in Wahiawa
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
How many students attend Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School has 729 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wahiawa, HI. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Hawaii average of 14.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School?
22.0% of students at Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is White at 31.3% of enrollment, in Wahiawa, HI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School rank among public schools in Wahiawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public 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 public schools in Wahiawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawaii Department of Education?
Besides Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle 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.