WHEELER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY #45

WHEELER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY #45 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WHEELER CENTRAL SCHOOLS school district, located in BARTLETT, NE with about 77 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 8 teachers, WHEELER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY #45 has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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 CENTRAL ELEMENTARY #45, located in Bartlett, Nebraska, is a small, rural public school that serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding agricultural community. As part of the Wheeler Central School District, the elementary program is dedicated to providing personalized instruction in a close-knit environment. Because of its location in a sparsely populated region, the school emphasizes a tight community atmosphere where students, teachers, and families work collaboratively to foster academic growth and social development.

The school is characterized by its commitment to meeting the specific needs of students in a rural setting, often utilizing smaller class sizes to ensure individualized attention. While it maintains a focus on core academic fundamentals, Wheeler Central Elementary also integrates values common to Nebraska’s rural schools, such as strong school spirit, community involvement, and a supportive learning environment. The school acts as a focal point for the village of Bartlett, playing a vital role in both the education of local youth and the preservation of the area's small-town identity.

For more information, contact WHEELER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY #45 at (308) 654-3273 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.