WHEELERVILLE SCHOOL
WHEELERVILLE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WHEELERVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in CAROGA LAKE, NY with about 122 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 12 teachers, WHEELERVILLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
WHEELERVILLE SCHOOL is a small, rural public school located in Caroga Lake, New York, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Nestled in the Adirondack region, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-focused environment where small class sizes allow for individualized attention and a supportive educational atmosphere. As the primary academic institution for the local area, it plays a central role in the lives of Caroga Lake families, emphasizing both academic development and the personal growth of its student body.
The school’s mission centers on providing a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while fostering character, civic responsibility, and a love for learning. By leveraging its unique geographic location, Wheelerville often integrates local community values into its educational programming. With a commitment to transparency and parental involvement, the district utilizes its website as a primary hub for keeping families informed about board meetings, academic calendars, and school policies, ensuring that the school remains a collaborative partner in the development of its students.
For more information, contact WHEELERVILLE SCHOOL at (518) 835-2171 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CAROGA LAKE, NY 12032-0756
(518) 835-2171
http://www.wufsk8.org
WHEELERVILLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CAROGA LAKE, NY with about 122 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WHEELERVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 122
- Teachers:
- 12.3
- 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 122 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHEELERVILLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.