Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

380 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

380

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	93
Black	56
Asian	23
Two or More	65
Pacific Islander	10

White
133 (35.0%)
Hispanic
93 (24.5%)
Two or More
65 (17.1%)
Black
56 (14.7%)
Asian
23 (6.1%)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawaii Department of Education
Phone:	(808)832-3560
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Major General William R Shafter Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	49.5%
Male	192	50.5%

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