WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wheeler Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 654 students offering grade levels from 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 36 teachers, Wheeler Elementary 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.

Wheeler Elementary, located at 5700 Cynthia Drive in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a community-focused public school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, Wheeler Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Louisville community. Through various extracurricular activities and an emphasis on a well-rounded curriculum, Wheeler strives to create a sense of belonging for its students. As part of a large urban district, the school works to provide resources that address individual student needs, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve their personal best in a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Wheeler Elementary at (502) 485-8349 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.