Wheeler Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 603 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 374th out of 718 elementary schools in KY.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 5700 Cynthia Drive, Louisville, KY 40291
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Jefferson County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,966
- Graduation Rate: 69.2%
- Dropout Rate: 6.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.9
- Enrolled Students: 97,663
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 603
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 54.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 286 (47.4%)
- Females: 276 (45.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 45 (7.5%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 213 (35.3%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 258 (42.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 150 | 24.9% |
| Asian | 8 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 5.0% |
| White | 374 | 62.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 96 | 15.9% |
| 1st Grade | 100 | 16.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 96 | 15.9% |
| 3rd Grade | 97 | 16.1% |
| 4th Grade | 96 | 15.9% |
| 5th Grade | 100 | 16.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 17%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:83%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $49,555
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,496 | 28% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $54,578 | 72% |
Source: KY Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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