WHEELING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WHEELING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A school district, located in AURORA, CO with about 543 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, WHEELING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

WHEELING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Aurora, Colorado, operates as part of the Aurora Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to foster academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school focuses on providing equitable opportunities for its students, many of whom come from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds, ensuring that every child has access to the resources needed to succeed in their primary education.

Academically, Wheeling Elementary prioritizes foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating modern instructional practices to engage students in critical thinking. The school’s mission is centered on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Aurora community to create a holistic educational experience. By offering various programs and support services, the school aims to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become well-rounded, lifelong learners within a collaborative school culture.

For more information, contact WHEELING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 344-8670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

472 SOUTH WHEELING ST
AURORA, CO 80012-3571
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WHEELING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AURORA, CO with about 543 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
543
Teachers:
29.18
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
Title I schoolwide 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 543 students

Hispanic/Latino
51.7%
Black or African American
25.8%
White
12.2%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.