WHEELERVILLE SCHOOL
117 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
117
Total Students
14.7
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 111 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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White111 (94.9 %)
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Two or More4 (3.4 %)
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Asian2 (1.7 %)
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: | WHEELERVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| Phone: | (518)835-2171 |
| Website: | http://www.wufsk8.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 117 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 42 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 4 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
9
Kindergarten
15
Grade 1
8
Grade 2
16
Grade 3
7
Grade 4
14
Grade 5
11
Grade 6
15
Grade 7
8
Grade 8
14
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 15 |
| Grade 1 | 8 |
| Grade 2 | 16 |
| Grade 3 | 7 |
| Grade 4 | 14 |
| Grade 5 | 11 |
| Grade 6 | 15 |
| Grade 7 | 8 |
| Grade 8 | 14 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 60 | 51.3% |
| Male | 57 | 48.7% |
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