Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wheeler Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 615 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Wheeler Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeler Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wheeler Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Wheeler Elementary School often compared to?
Wheeler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Elementary School?
615 students attend Wheeler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wheeler Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeler Elementary School?
Wheeler Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wheeler Elementary School offer ?
Wheeler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheeler Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 615 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
