WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wheeler Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district, located in Tucson, AZ with about 496 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Wheeler Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wheeler Elementary School, located in Tucson, Arizona, is a public school within the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). Serving a diverse community of students, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while also promoting social-emotional development to ensure students are well-rounded and prepared for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Wheeler Elementary works to cultivate a collaborative school culture that values communication between educators, families, and the local community. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep parents informed about academic resources, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By focusing on individualized instruction and student engagement, Wheeler Elementary aims to provide a stable and enriching educational foundation for its students in the Tucson area.

For more information, contact Wheeler Elementary School at (520) 584-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1818 Avenida Del Sol
Tucson, AZ 85710
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WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Tucson, AZ with about 496 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
496
Teachers:
24.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 496 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.4%
White
36.3%
Black or African American
6.0%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.