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

Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
21 teachers

Showing 1995–2006. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
19%

Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
97%
62%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.06

Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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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