Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Major General William R Shafter Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in HI
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Major General William R Shafter Elementary School is 0.75, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Major General William R Shafter Elementary School's ranking?
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Major General William R Shafter Elementary School often compared to?
Major General William R Shafter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moanalua Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Major General William R Shafter Elementary School?
390 students attend Major General William R Shafter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Major General William R Shafter Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Major General William R Shafter Elementary School?
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Major General William R Shafter Elementary School offer ?
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Major General William R Shafter Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Major General William R Shafter Elementary School located?
Major General William R Shafter Elementary School is located in the Moanalua neighborhood of Honolulu, HI. There are 3 other public schools located in Moanalua.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 390 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
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