WHEELOCK EL

WHEELOCK EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LUBBOCK ISD school district, located in LUBBOCK, TX with about 410 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 28 teachers, WHEELOCK EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

WHEELOCK ELementary School, located at 3008 42nd St in Lubbock, Texas, is a neighborhood school serving students within the Lubbock Independent School District. As a public elementary institution, it focuses on providing foundational education to children in the local community, typically covering grades ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is situated in a central residential area of Lubbock, positioning it as a key community hub for families in that district.

Like many schools in the Lubbock ISD system, WHEELOCK ELementary emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social development. The school strives to foster an inclusive learning environment, often supported by various extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By prioritizing standardized curriculum goals and community engagement, Wheelock works to prepare its young learners for their eventual transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact WHEELOCK EL at (806) 219-7200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3008 42ND ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79413
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WHEELOCK EL is a public Title I school in LUBBOCK, TX with about 410 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LUBBOCK ISD
Total Students:
410
Teachers:
28.38
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 410 students

Hispanic/Latino
68.3%
White
14.4%
Black or African American
13.9%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
1.0%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.