WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL

WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VALLEY STREAM 13 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in VALLEY STREAM, NY with about 600 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th 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 47 teachers, WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 AVENUE SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in Valley Stream, New York, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As a central part of the Valley Stream Union Free School District 13, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded education, offering a variety of programs designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community places a high value on home-school partnerships, encouraging active parental involvement to enhance the student experience. With a focus on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL integrates modern instructional practices with a supportive faculty. By promoting character education and a sense of belonging, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL at (516) 568-6140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1 W WHEELER AVE
VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580-3497
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WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in VALLEY STREAM, NY with about 600 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
600
Teachers:
47.01
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 600 students

Hispanic/Latino
36.3%
Black or African American
23.8%
Asian
18.7%
White
15.0%
Two or more races
4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

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.