WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wheatley Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 381 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 32 teachers, Wheatley Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Wheatley Elementary School, located at 1107 South 17th Street in the Russell neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is part of the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is situated in a historic urban area and serves a diverse student population, acting as a central hub for the local community. It is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and implementing instructional strategies designed to support the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its students.
Beyond its core curriculum, Wheatley Elementary emphasizes holistic development by providing various resources aimed at student success and family engagement. The school often partners with local organizations and community leaders to enhance student experiences and provide additional support services. By focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building, Wheatley aims to equip its students with the essential skills necessary to thrive in their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Wheatley Elementary at (502) 485-8348 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Louisville, KY 40210
(502) 485-8348
WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 381 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 381
- Teachers:
- 32.92
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 381 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 89.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- White
- 2.4%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
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.