WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 598 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 SCHOOL, located in the Millard Public Schools district in Omaha, Nebraska, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating technology to prepare students for the demands of the modern classroom.
Beyond the classroom, Wheeler Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit. The school maintains a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and students, often facilitated through an active parent-teacher organization that sponsors extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By emphasizing a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect, Wheeler strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to achieve their personal best and develop into responsible members of the Omaha community.
For more information, contact WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 715-6250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OMAHA, NE 68135-3204
(402) 715-6250
WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in OMAHA, NE with about 598 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 598
- Teachers:
- 35.62
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 598 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
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.