Wheatley Elementary School serves 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
97%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wheatley Elementary School?
124 students attend Wheatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wheatley Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Wheatley Elementary School offer ?
Wheatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wheatley Elementary School part of?
Wheatley Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.
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