WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

657 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

657

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	537
Hispanic	39
Black	12
Asian	34
Two or More	30
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
537 (81.7 %)
Hispanic
39 (5.9 %)
Asian
34 (5.2 %)
Two or More
30 (4.6 %)
Black
12 (1.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)715-6250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 109