Wheately Child Development Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Wheately Child Development Elementary School serves 902 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
902 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
58%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wheately Child Development Elementary School?
902 students attend Wheately Child Development Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wheately Child Development Elementary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheately Child Development Elementary School?
Wheately Child Development Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheately Child Development Elementary School offer ?
Wheately Child Development Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wheately Child Development Elementary School part of?
Wheately Child Development Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.

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