Serving 78 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 48%).
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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheeler Central Elementary #45 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wheeler Central Elementary #45's student population of 78 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wheeler Central Elementary #45 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#830 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #830 out of 902 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Central Elementary #45?
78 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
What school district is Wheeler Central Elementary #45 part of?
Wheeler Central Elementary #45 is part of Wheeler Central Schools School District.
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