Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wheeler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheeler Elementary School serves the eastern part of Tucson, AZ, within a 2-square-mile attendance zone. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheeler Elementary School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wheeler Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeler Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1034 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
30%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.3%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheeler Elementary School's ranking?
Wheeler Elementary School is ranked #1034 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Wheeler Elementary School often compared to?
Wheeler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W V Whitmore Elementary School, Ford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Elementary School?
391 students attend Wheeler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wheeler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheeler Elementary School?
Wheeler Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wheeler Elementary School offer ?
Wheeler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheeler Elementary School part of?
Wheeler Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403).
In what neighborhood is Wheeler Elementary School located?
Wheeler Elementary School is located in the Terra Del Sol neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Terra Del Sol.
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