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Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School

520 Main St, Honolulu, HI, 96818

Top 10% School in Hawaii

Ranked 13 of 115 in Hawaii

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About Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School

Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School is located at 520 Main Street, Honolulu. The school serves grades PK–6 and enrolls about 583 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 14:1. Around 64% of students are proficient in math, and about 75% are proficient in reading. The student body is roughly 52% male and 48% female. The learning atmosphere is both comfortable and academically encouraging. The caring staff fosters an inclusive environment for the students. The average cost of a house in the neighborhood of Honolulu that is close to Pearl Harbor and central O‘ahu is usually between $800,000 and $1,200,000. Teachers are said to be good communicators by a majority of parents, and children are reported to receive benefits from strong academic programs and a supportive staff. One of the best elementary schools in Hawaii is Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School, which, besides having a solid proficiency outcome, is deeply involved with its ????????????????community.

Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School Contact Information

Address

520 Main St, Honolulu, HI, 96818

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Phone

(808) 421-4165

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 64%
Reading 75%
State average proficiency is 64% in Math and 75% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
583
Total Students
$73843
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 13 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Admiral Chester W Nimitz Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 43.4%
Asian 4.63%
Hispanic 22.64%
Black 8.75%
Two+ Races 19.04%
Native Am. 0%
White
43.4%
Asian
4.63%
Hispanic
22.64%
Black
8.75%
Two+ Races
19.04%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 583
48.37%
282 Female
51.63%
301 Male

Student Population

583 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

291 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Elementary School held its Turkey Trot Color Fun Run fundraiser, which exceeded its goal by raising more than $25,000. The funds will be used to purchase a new book vending machine for students. Participants also secured donations from all 50 states, earning a personal pan pizza reward and the chance to silly string Principal Mr. Allen.

FAQ

Q1. How does Nimitz teach students how to look at different types of clouds?

Ans. Students learn the basic differences between puffy, layered, and wispy clouds and draw pictures of the sky during science class.

Q2. What does the school do to help students learn how to disagree in a respectful way during discussions?

Ans. Teachers show students how to disagree politely so they can share their opinions without fighting.

Q3. What routines help students get ready for their morning transitions?

Ans. Students take things out of their folders, get their supplies ready, and go over the day's agenda on the board.

Q4: How does Nimitz help students compare the properties of saltwater and freshwater?

Ans. Students look at samples and talk about how they taste, how buoyant they are, and where they can find each type of water.

Q5. How does the school help kids learn to read maps better by using island outlines?

Ans. Students match labeled maps of Hawaiian islands to get to know the area better.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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