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Wheaton Elementary School

116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874

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Wheaton Elementary School serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Wheaton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wheaton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Wheaton Elementary School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

262 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Wheaton Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Wheaton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Wheaton Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1343 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Wheaton Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wheaton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wheaton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Wheaton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

20%

Hispanic

Black

n/a

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Wheaton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.

White

66%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Wheaton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Wheaton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

57%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wheaton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wheaton R-III School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wheaton Elementary School's ranking?

Wheaton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Wheaton Elementary School?

262 students attend Wheaton Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Wheaton Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheaton Elementary School?

Wheaton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Wheaton Elementary School offer ?

Wheaton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Wheaton Elementary School part of?

Wheaton Elementary School is part of Wheaton R-III School District.

School Reviews

4 4/29/2022

I went to this school its a good teaching system and everyone is nice.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 262 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education