Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wheeler Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 7% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
78%
20%
Black
7%
8%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Elementary School?
409 students attend Wheeler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wheeler Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeler Elementary School?
Wheeler Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wheeler Elementary School offer ?
Wheeler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wheeler Elementary School part of?
Wheeler Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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