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Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School

1121 Middle St, Honolulu, HI, 96819

About Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School

Mayor Joseph J. Fern Elementary School is located at 1121 Middle Street, Honolulu, in the Kalihi-Palama area of Honolulu. The school serves grades PK–5 and enrolls about 394 students, with a student–teacher ratio near 13:1. About 28% of students are proficient in math, and around 35% are proficient in reading. The student body is roughly 54% male and 46% female. This???????????????? institution is a place where the staff and the families are cooperative and the kids get help in a culturally diverse, urban environment. The typical houses in the nearby Honolulu area are usually between $700,000 and $1,200,000, which is a good indication of residential real estate prices in the Kalihi area. Parents often say that the teachers take good care of the kids and keep them up to date. The kids grow up in a friendly, multicultural community. Mayor Joseph J. Fern Elementary School, known for its strong community involvement and unwavering commitment to progress, is poised to become one of the top elementary schools in Hawaii.

Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1121 Middle St, Honolulu, HI, 96819

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Phone

(808) 832-3040

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 35% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
394
Total Students
$73843
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 83 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mayor Joseph J Fern 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 - 2:15 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 0.51%
Asian 34.01%
Hispanic 4.57%
Black 0.25%
Two+ Races 10.66%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.51%
Asian
34.01%
Hispanic
4.57%
Black
0.25%
Two+ Races
10.66%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 394
45.94%
181 Female
54.06%
213 Male

Student Population

394 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

262 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mayor Joseph J. Fern Elementary School’s Esports Team held its first tournament. Students competed in *Super Smash Bros. Ultimate* against Kalihi Kai Elementary. The event marked an exciting milestone for the school’s growing esports program.

FAQ

Q1. How does Mayor Joseph J. Fern help students listen respectfully when someone is telling a story?

Ans. Teachers show how to face the speaker, keep your hands still, and wait until the end to ask questions.

Q2. How does the school teach kids about the history of their neighborhood?

Ans. Through age-appropriate discussions, students learn simple stories about how the community around them has changed over time.

Q3. What routines help students when they share books in the classroom?

Ans. Students obey the rules for checking out books, take care of them, and put them back in the right bins.

Q4: How does Mayor Joseph J. Fern help students understand personal space when they work in groups?

Ans. Teachers use visual spacing cues to help students work without bothering others.

Q5. What does the school do to help students understand why it's important to go to school?

Ans. Lessons explain how going to class regularly helps students learn and stay in touch with their classmates.

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

MLV

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
SLB

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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