Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wheeler Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 638 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NE
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Wheeler Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheeler Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Elementary School?
638 students attend Wheeler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wheeler Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeler Elementary School?
Wheeler Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wheeler Elementary School offer ?
Wheeler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wheeler Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 638 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
