Frank T. Wheeler School

15 Cleverland Memorial Dr.
Plainville, CT 06062

wheeler.plainvilleschools.org

287 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School, located in Plainville, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Plainville Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of discovery and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Frank T. Wheeler School places a strong value on community and collaboration. The faculty and staff work closely with families to create an inclusive atmosphere where individual student needs are met through differentiated instruction and various enrichment opportunities. Through its commitment to excellence and character building, the school plays a vital role in the Plainville community, ensuring that each student feels welcomed, challenged, and supported throughout their elementary education.

287

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank T. Wheeler School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	76
Black	11
Asian	11
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

White
166 (57.8 %)
Hispanic
76 (26.5 %)
Two or More
22 (7.7 %)
Black
11 (3.8 %)
Asian
11 (3.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plainville School District
Phone:	(860)793-3290
Website:	http://wheeler.plainvilleschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 46