Wheeless Road Elementary School

Summary:

Wheeless Road Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Augusta, Georgia, part of the Richmond County School District, which is ranked 176 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. With 557 students, Wheeless Road Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Georgia over the past several years, ranking between 1140-1239 out of around 1,250 elementary schools statewide.

Wheeless Road Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance well below state and district averages on the Georgia Milestones assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 8.5% of 3rd graders, 7.7% of 4th graders, and 18.6% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% respectively. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.96% to 98.03% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15 to 17.8 students per teacher over the past three years.

When comparing Wheeless Road Elementary to the other nearby schools in the Richmond County district, such as Jenkins-White, Barton Chapel, and Monte Sano Elementary, it is clear that Wheeless Road is among the lowest-performing schools in the area, despite serving a similar high-poverty student population. Wheeless Road Elementary has consistently ranked among the bottom 1-2% of elementary schools in Georgia over the past four school years, with little to no improvement in its academic performance or state ranking, suggesting the school may be struggling to effectively address the needs of its students and implement successful interventions.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2530 Wheeless Rd
       Augusta, GA  30906


(706) 796-4985

District: Richmond County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1239th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Wheeless Road Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Josey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.2%
White:
5.9%
Hispanic:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Compare Details Wheeless Road Elementary School ranks worse than 99.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.08. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wheeless Road Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Richmond County:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County 176th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wheeless Road Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.63 1140th 1214 6.1%
2022 5.82 1239th 1244 0.4%
2023 7.60 1215th 1242 2.2%
2024 6.08 1239th 1248 0.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Wheeless Road Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 18 380 1 18 0 1 20 0 438
2021 19 423 2 23 0 1 21 0 489
2022 33 508 1 20 0 1 26 0 589
2023 33 469 1 28 0 2 24 0 557

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wheeless Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 438 25.0 17.5 97.9
2021 489 30.6 15.9 98
2022 589 33.0 17.8 n/a
2023 557 37.0 15.0 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wheeless Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 438 25.0 17.5 97.9
2021 489 30.6 15.9 98
2022 589 33.0 17.8 n/a
2023 557 37.0 15.0 98

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wheeless Road Elementary School

Students at Wheeless Road Elementary School are 84% African American, 6% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Wheeless Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Georgia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 557 students attended Wheeless Road Elementary School.

Students who attend Wheeless Road Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Josey High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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