Wheatland School (Closed 2009)

131008 County Road 5
Lyman, NE 69352
Wheatland School serves 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School District Name
Morrill-1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wheatland School?
34 students attend Wheatland School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wheatland School students are White, and 18% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheatland School?
Wheatland School has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wheatland School offer ?
Wheatland School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Wheatland School part of?
Wheatland School is part of Morrill-1 School District.

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