Wheelersburg Elementary School

523 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Wheelersburg Elementary School, located at 800 Pirate Dr in Wheelersburg, Ohio, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Wheelersburg Local School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their foundational years. Known for its strong school spirit—centered around the "Pirate" mascot—the institution emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond core academics, Wheelersburg Elementary is recognized for its focus on creating a well-rounded educational experience. The school frequently emphasizes community involvement and maintains high expectations for both students and staff. By leveraging a dedicated teaching faculty and a localized approach to education, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space that helps children build a strong educational baseline while encouraging personal growth and community pride.

523

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheelersburg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	488
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
488 (93.3 %)
Two or More
20 (3.8 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.8 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Wheelersburg Local
Phone:	(740)574-8130
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 39

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 129