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Wheeler Central Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 128 students in Wheeler Central Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Wheeler Central Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
128 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wheeler Central Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#225 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,977 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,906 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,977
$15,464
Spending / Student
$27,906
$16,776
Best Wheeler Central Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheeler Central Elementary #45
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Randolph West
Bartlett, NE 68622
(308) 654-3273
Bartlett, NE 68622
(308) 654-3273
Grades: PK-6
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Wheeler Central High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Randolph West
Bartlett, NE 68622
(308) 654-3273
Bartlett, NE 68622
(308) 654-3273
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheeler Central Schools School District?
Wheeler Central Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 128 students.
What is the rank of Wheeler Central Schools School District?
Wheeler Central Schools School District is ranked #229 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler Central Schools School District?
94% of Wheeler Central Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheeler Central Schools School District?
Wheeler Central Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Wheeler Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,906 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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