Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4

354 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Frank H. Wheeler Elementary School, located in Speedway, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the Speedway School Corporation, catering to students in the local community. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff work to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond, maintaining the high educational standards associated with the Speedway district.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town community culture of Speedway. It places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, creating a close-knit atmosphere where students feel valued and secure. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, Frank H. Wheeler Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of school pride and a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that each student is equipped with the foundational skills needed for future academic endeavors.

354

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	101
Black	114
Asian	22
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
114 (32.2 %)
Hispanic
101 (28.5 %)
White
97 (27.4 %)
Asian
22 (6.2 %)
Two or More
17 (4.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School Town of Speedway
Phone:	(317)291-4274
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 58