Mary V Wheeler Elementary

WES.BLEDSOECOUNTYSCHOOLS.ORG

205 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary V. Wheeler Elementary School is a public school located in Pikeville, Tennessee, serving as a key educational institution within the Bledsoe County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and student engagement for children in the local community. By focusing on foundational learning, the school aims to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong ties to the values and culture of the surrounding Bledsoe County area.

The school’s website serves as a primary resource for parents, students, and faculty, providing updates on school policies, academic calendars, and community events. As part of a smaller school district, Mary V. Wheeler Elementary emphasizes a collaborative community atmosphere where teachers and staff work closely with families to support student success. Through its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to create a supportive and effective learning environment for all its elementary-aged pupils.

205

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary V Wheeler Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	7
Black	1
American Indian	1

White
196 (95.6 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.4 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Bledsoe County
Phone:	(423)881-3394
Website:	http://WES.BLEDSOECOUNTYSCHOOLS.ORG
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 31