Serving 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wheeler Central Elementary #45 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheeler Central Elementary #45's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bartlett, NE school district, covering an area of 602.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 14.3 miles and the furthest point located 18.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheeler Central Elementary #45's student population of 92 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wheeler Central Elementary #45 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeler Central Elementary #45 is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#765 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheeler Central Elementary #45's ranking?
Wheeler Central Elementary #45 is ranked #765 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Central Elementary #45?
92 students attend Wheeler Central Elementary #45.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wheeler Central Elementary #45 students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheeler Central Elementary #45?
Wheeler Central Elementary #45 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wheeler Central Elementary #45 offer ?
Wheeler Central Elementary #45 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheeler Central Elementary #45 part of?
Wheeler Central Elementary #45 is part of Wheeler Central Schools.
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