Wheeler Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(402) 715-6250
Wheeler Elementary School serves 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Wheeler Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wheeler Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Wheeler Elementary School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 598 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wheeler Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Wheeler Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #39 out of 913 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Millard School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wheeler Elementary School is Millard West High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Beadle Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Omaha Beadle Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 975 students10
0.3 miles
18201 Jefferson St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6100 0.3 6-8 975 - Omaha Millard West High School Math: 71% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,516 students10
0.7 miles
5710 S 176 Ave
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-6000 0.7 9-12 2,516 - Omaha Russell Middle School Math: 69% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 784 students10
0.9 miles
5304 S 172nd St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8500 0.9 6-8 784 - Omaha Willowdale Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 433 students10
1.2 miles
16901 P St
Omaha, NE 68135
(402) 715-8280 1.2 PK-5 433 - Gretna Reeder Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 618 students10
1.3 miles
19202 Chandler St
Gretna, NE 68028
(402) 715-6420 1.3 PK-5 618
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