Wheatland Elementary School (Closed 2006)

501 S Ford Ave
Madrid, NE 69150
Wheatland Elementary School serves 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
49 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School District Name
Wheatland School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wheatland Elementary School?
49 students attend Wheatland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wheatland Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatland Elementary School?
Wheatland Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wheatland Elementary School offer ?
Wheatland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wheatland Elementary School part of?
Wheatland Elementary School is part of Wheatland School District.

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