Wheeling Elementary School

472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wheeling Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wheeling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Wheeling Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Wheeling Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeling Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1509 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
33%
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20-24%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wheeling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
55%
35%
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Black
21%
4%
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White
12%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Wheeling Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wheeling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wheeling Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wheeling Elementary School's ranking?
Wheeling Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wheeling Elementary School often compared to?
Wheeling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ponderosa Elementary School, Lotus School For Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Wheeling Elementary School?
453 students attend Wheeling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Wheeling Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeling Elementary School?
Wheeling Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wheeling Elementary School offer ?
Wheeling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wheeling Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Wheeling Elementary School located?
Wheeling Elementary School is located in the Aurora Hills neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Aurora Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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