Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

Summary:

Major General William R Shafter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Honolulu, Hawaii, serving 392 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Hawaii Department of Education district, which is ranked 1 out of 1 in the state and rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Hawaii, ranking 34th out of 207 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 65.45% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 67.88% in Mathematics, and 70% in Science. The school also stands out in its performance for specific student subgroups, ranking 7th out of 203 Hawaii elementary schools for Asian students, 4th out of 196 for Pacific Islander students, 9th out of 198 for English Language Learners, and 8th out of 207 for Special Education students. Additionally, Major General William R Shafter Elementary School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.5% for the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, Major General William R Shafter Elementary School consistently outperforms them in terms of academic performance, student subgroup performance, and test scores. The school also has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (22.7%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 58.49% to 90.48%. Overall, Major General William R Shafter Elementary School stands out as a high-performing and well-attended school within the Hawaii Department of Education district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2 Fort Shafter
       Honolulu, HI  96819-4895


(808) 832-3560

District: Hawaii Department of Education

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 207 Hawaii Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,290 Help


Students who attend Major General William R Shafter Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Moanalua Middle School
High:    Moanalua High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.1%
Hispanic:
22.2%
Two or more races:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Compare Details Major General William R Shafter Elementary School ranks better than 83.6% of elementary schools in Hawaii. It also ranks 33rd among 183 ranked elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Major General William R Shafter Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hawaii Department of Education School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Major General William R Shafter Elementary School is $16,290. 96 elementary schools in the Hawaii Department of Education School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Major General William R Shafter Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Major General William R Shafter Elementary School 34th of 207 Hawaii public elementary schools. (See Major General William R Shafter Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hawaii Department of Education:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawaii Department of Education 1st of 1 Hawaii school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.25 21st 194 89.2%
2007 60.48 70th 192 63.5%
2009 77.47 28th 191 85.3%
2011 83.13 23rd 191 88.0%
2012 72.72 45th 195 76.9%
2013 67.92 55th 196 71.9%
2015 75.54 43rd 194 77.8%
2016 71.87 47th 195 75.9%
2017 78.59 50th 207 75.8%
2018 80.14 34th 193 82.4%
2019 78.47 39th 196 80.1%
2021 75.19 43rd 196 78.1%
2022 87.96 23rd 193 88.1%
2023 82.82 29th 195 85.1%
2024 87.48 34th 207 83.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.68 9th 198 95.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.07 8th 207 96.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.72 7th 203 96.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.68 79th 160 50.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.00 48th 165 70.9%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.78 4th 196 98.0%
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Rank History for White students at Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools HI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.44 44th 202 78.2%
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Data source: test scores: Hawaii State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Hawaii Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 25, 2017

Open Quote The administration is the worst we've encountered in 5 different duty stations. They tell the students one thing, but tel the parents another making it impossible to know which is the lie. Closed three library and cafeteria due to poor decision making but made the children suffer for it, forcing them to eat outside on a tarp while the staff ate in their air conditioner offices. Condoned teachers physically grabbing students for not walking "properly". Made numerous idol threats to students to enforce discipline. Felt it appropriate to change school party venue from Dave and busters to Rumors nightclub without informing any parents. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 23, 2016

Open Quote Adminstration doesnt care about military families. Families were lied to . After over 2 yrs at shafter. GE were denied automatically. No exceptions. Doesnt matter they dont care. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, December 17, 2015

Open Quote The school administration does not support military families and is out of touch with their needs. What makes this school great are the Military families not the administration. We make great sacrifices for our country and we only expect a little in return for our families. This is not a personal attack on the administration because they had the authority and opportunity to change the situation which is described below. This is an honest thread that needs to be heard and read. Military families were given an opportunity to move into new housing at Tripler village from old cramped housing (10 mins away but not in this schools zone). The Principal would not allow affected students to remain in the school for the remainder of the tour (1.5years on avg) or grant a geographical exception. This impacted only 10 students. This shows how out of touch the administration is with the needs of the military family. They are not concerned with how often children change schools and the toll that takes on them. The concern is with the current over enrollment of the school, 10 students was not asking much and the situation would have leveled out in less than 2 years. The administration did however allow students to remain until the end of the current year but by the time most families move into new homes, that "generous" offer would equate to 1-2 months most. There is no reason why an exception could not have been made to allow the children to remain until they PCS in less than 2 years. The school servicing Tripler village is also crowded and the student to teacher ratio is about the same. There is no team work or logic with the decision making. Be very cautious when asking for something exceptional with this school administration because they are only concerned with their own agenda. Close Quote


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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Open Quote It's like a private school in a public school setting. Kids excel here and there over 400 students. Staff and principal are very involved. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Open Quote This school is truly a gem. It is small…less than 200 students. The teachers are all highly qualified, caring professionals, who dedicate a tremendous amount of their personal time to classroom preparation. The principal is a truly outstanding leader and gifted administrator who truly cares about the students. The support staff are caring and responsive. Students are greeted by name and feel like valued members of the community. The PTA is active, sponsoring after school events, and the military partner unit assists with events such as Arbor Day and Jump Rope for Heart. Technology and curricula are current. Most classrooms are equipped with interactive white boards and Education City™ software. Shafter is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school’s No Child Left Behind Status has been “In Good Standing, Unconditional” for the past 7 years. Our child has thrived at this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 177 64 51 21 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1989 189 72 66 28 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1990 187 88 65 24 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1991 183 21 76 89 3 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 184 90 56 21 2 n/a n/a 0 353
1993 167 87 50 27 2 n/a n/a -1 332
1994 174 101 44 26 1 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 216 138 48 18 2 n/a n/a 0 422
1996 216 138 48 18 2 n/a n/a 0 422
1997 182 113 59 16 1 n/a n/a 75 446
1998 172 89 60 23 2 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 146 87 55 22 2 n/a n/a 0 312
2000 165 80 63 25 3 n/a n/a 0 336
2001 175 70 55 26 3 n/a n/a 0 329
2002 96 44 51 26 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 96 44 51 26 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 100 43 44 27 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2005 94 33 44 23 4 n/a n/a 0 198
2006 111 36 38 26 2 n/a n/a 0 213
2007 121 37 39 20 6 n/a n/a 0 223
2008 90 42 41 23 3 n/a n/a 0 199
2009 59 36 47 29 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2010 62 38 47 19 1 n/a n/a 0 167
2011 64 27 22 28 0 13 30 0 184
2012 121 50 19 34 1 16 36 0 277
2013 186 68 23 58 1 15 60 0 411
2014 200 81 31 78 2 9 66 0 467
2015 223 60 19 101 2 7 60 0 472
2016 213 74 16 115 0 6 58 0 482
2017 230 74 14 130 1 5 45 0 499
2018 218 59 10 114 1 7 62 0 471
2019 192 54 12 90 1 10 64 0 423
2020 183 56 19 87 1 10 68 0 424
2021 133 38 26 75 3 12 66 0 353
2022 152 49 30 87 2 16 66 0 402
2023 161 48 28 87 0 8 60 0 392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 19.5 16.1 6.7
1989 355 17.5 20.2 7.3
1990 365 21.0 17.3 5.8
1991 372 22.0 16.9 4.3
1992 353 22.0 16.0 4.8
1993 332 20.0 16.6 3
1994 346 21.0 16.5 8.7
1995 422 21.0 20.1 5.9
1996 422 21.0 20.1 5.9
1997 446 23.5 19.0 12.4
1998 346 18.5 18.7 8.4
1999 312 18.0 17.3 18.6
2000 336 17.0 19.8 28.3
2001 329 18.5 17.8 24.3
2002 217 16.5 13.2 25.8
2003 217 16.5 13.2 25.8
2004 216 16.0 13.5 16.2
2005 198 15.0 13.2 19.2
2006 213 16.0 13.3 16.9
2007 223 17.0 13.1 19.3
2008 199 17.0 11.7 22.1
2009 171 15.0 11.4 23.4
2010 167 13.0 12.8 12
2011 184 13.0 14.1 17.4
2012 277 16.0 17.3 12.6
2013 411 24.0 17.1 29
2014 467 27.0 17.2 34.5
2015 472 26.0 18.1 33.5
2016 482 26.0 18.5 38.6
2017 499 27.0 18.4 35.9
2018 471 28.0 16.8 33.8
2019 423 29.0 14.5 36.2
2020 424 27.0 15.7 37.7
2021 353 27.0 13.0 30.3
2022 402 27.0 14.8 25.9
2023 392 27.0 14.5 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 19.5 16.1 6.7
1989 355 17.5 20.2 7.3
1990 365 21.0 17.3 5.8
1991 372 22.0 16.9 4.3
1992 353 22.0 16.0 4.8
1993 332 20.0 16.6 3
1994 346 21.0 16.5 8.7
1995 422 21.0 20.1 5.9
1996 422 21.0 20.1 5.9
1997 446 23.5 19.0 12.4
1998 346 18.5 18.7 8.4
1999 312 18.0 17.3 18.6
2000 336 17.0 19.8 28.3
2001 329 18.5 17.8 24.3
2002 217 16.5 13.2 25.8
2003 217 16.5 13.2 25.8
2004 216 16.0 13.5 16.2
2005 198 15.0 13.2 19.2
2006 213 16.0 13.3 16.9
2007 223 17.0 13.1 19.3
2008 199 17.0 11.7 22.1
2009 171 15.0 11.4 23.4
2010 167 13.0 12.8 12
2011 184 13.0 14.1 17.4
2012 277 16.0 17.3 12.6
2013 411 24.0 17.1 29
2014 467 27.0 17.2 34.5
2015 472 26.0 18.1 33.5
2016 482 26.0 18.5 38.6
2017 499 27.0 18.4 35.9
2018 471 28.0 16.8 33.8
2019 423 29.0 14.5 36.2
2020 424 27.0 15.7 37.7
2021 353 27.0 13.0 30.3
2022 402 27.0 14.8 25.9
2023 392 27.0 14.5 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $787 (4.8%) $15,503 (95.2%) $16,290

Data source: Hawaii Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 196 Elementary schoolsRanks 29th of 195 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Major General William R Shafter Elementary School)6157
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5349
 4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Major General William R Shafter Elementary School)6364
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)5652
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Major General William R Shafter Elementary School)8083
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5251
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Major General William R Shafter Elementary School)8491
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4950
 1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Major General William R Shafter Elementary School)6867
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5755
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Major General William R Shafter Elementary School)4770
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4444
6th Grade English Language Arts (Major General William R Shafter Elementary School)8082
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawaii)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Major General William R Shafter Elementary School)6374
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawaii)4139
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Major General William R Shafter Elementary School)7071
 1%
All Grades Mathematics (Major General William R Shafter Elementary School)6574
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students423392
 7.3%
African American5448
 11.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1228
 133.3%
Hispanic9087
 3.3%
Pacific Islander108
 20%
White192161
 16.1%
Two or More Races6460
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.2%22.7%
 13.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Major General William R Shafter Elementary School

Students at Major General William R Shafter Elementary School are 41% White, 22% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 12% African American, 7% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.

Major General William R Shafter Elementary School ranks 34th of 207 Hawaii elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Major General William R Shafter Elementary School.

Students who attend Major General William R Shafter Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Moanalua Middle School
High : Moanalua High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Hawaii State Department of Education.

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