WHEELER SCHOOL

www.wheelerschools.net

372 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Wheeler School, located at 1 Mustang Drive in Wheeler, Texas, serves as the central educational hub for the Wheeler Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By leveraging its role as a focal point for the local community, the district strives to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances rigorous coursework with extracurricular opportunities.

The district prides itself on maintaining a close-knit culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With a focus on the "Mustang" spirit, Wheeler School emphasizes values such as integrity, perseverance, and community involvement. Through their official website, the district provides resources for parents and students to stay engaged with school activities, academic calendars, and administrative updates, ensuring a collaborative approach to education for the youth of Wheeler County.

372

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHEELER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	194
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
194 (52.2%)
White
169 (45.4%)
Two or More
8 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WHEELER ISD
Phone:	(806)826-5534
Website:	http://www.wheelerschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 19

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 32

Grade 9 26