Wheatley Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Wheatley Elementary School serves 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
97%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wheatley Elementary School?
124 students attend Wheatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wheatley Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Wheatley Elementary School offer ?
Wheatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wheatley Elementary School part of?
Wheatley Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.

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