Wheeler Ave School (Closed 2021)

Wheeler Ave School serves 557 students in grades 1-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
557 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Wheeler Ave School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
29%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Wheeler Ave School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
13%
16%
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White
51%
41%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Wheeler Ave School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NY.
0.66
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wheeler Ave School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wheeler Ave School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wheeler Ave School?
557 students attend Wheeler Ave School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wheeler Ave School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeler Ave School?
Wheeler Ave School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wheeler Ave School offer ?
Wheeler Ave School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Wheeler Ave School part of?
Wheeler Ave School is part of Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District.

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