Enrollment
729
Hawaii · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.1:1 Hawaii avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 40.0% Hawaii avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School compares with Hawaii and U.S. medians
What stands out at Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wahiawa, Hawaii, enrolling 729 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 729 puts it in the larger third of Hawaii schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 295 Hawaii schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Hawaii schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 77/100).
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wahiawa's middle schools, it stands alongside Wahiawa Middle School (694 students): Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.1:1).
Hawaii Department of Education also operates James Campbell High School (2,890 students) and Waipahu High School (2,538 students) alongside Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School compares
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,420
per pupil, district-wide
- above Hawaii avg of $17,420
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawaii Department of Education, which includes Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School.
$17,420
Per student
+0%
vs Hawaii
Avg $17,420
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 84.7%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Hawaii, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~729 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School a good school?
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Hawaii median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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