Wheatley Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
69%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Wheatley Elementary School?
366 students attend Wheatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wheatley Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatley Elementary School?
Wheatley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheatley Elementary School offer ?
Wheatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wheatley Elementary School part of?
Wheatley Elementary School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
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