Wheeler Ave School serves 557 students in grades 1-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
13%
15%
White
51%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wheeler Ave School?
557 students attend Wheeler Ave School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wheeler Ave School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheeler Ave School?
Wheeler Ave School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wheeler Ave School offer ?
Wheeler Ave School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Wheeler Ave School part of?
Wheeler Ave School is part of Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District.
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