Wheeler Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
8%
47%
White
89%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
How many students attend Wheeler Elementary School?
296 students attend Wheeler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wheeler Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheeler Elementary School?
Wheeler Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wheeler Elementary School offer ?
Wheeler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wheeler Elementary School part of?
Wheeler Elementary School is part of Prentiss County School District.
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