WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL

VALLEY STREAM 13 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

www.valleystream13.com

540 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

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.

540

Total Students

49.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHEELER AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	69
Hispanic	185
Black	123
Asian	136
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
185 (34.3 %)
Asian
136 (25.2 %)
Black
123 (22.8 %)
White
69 (12.8 %)
Two or More
24 (4.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
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:	VALLEY STREAM 13 UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)568-6140
Website:	http://www.valleystream13.com
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 90

Grade 6 97