Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4

Summary:

Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 is a public elementary school in Speedway, Indiana, serving 354 students in grades K-6 and part of the highly-ranked School Town of Speedway district.

While the school has a diverse student population, with higher percentages of minority students compared to nearby schools like Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 and James A Allison Elementary School 3, it also faces challenges such as higher chronic absenteeism rates. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with proficiency rates in some grades below the district average but outperforming the state in others. This suggests the school may need to examine its instructional practices and interventions to improve student outcomes.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 has a significantly higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools. Additionally, the school's per-student spending is lower than some of its counterparts, and it has a higher student-teacher ratio, which could impact the school's ability to provide individualized attention and support. The school may need to explore strategies to address these factors and better support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 5700 Meadowood Dr
       Speedway, IN  46224


(317) 291-4274

District: School Town of Speedway

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,357 Help


Students who attend Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 usually attend:

Middle:    Speedway Junior High School
High:    Speedway Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  354

Racial breakdown:

African American:
32.2%
Hispanic:
28.5%
White:
27.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 ranks better than 75.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the School Town of Speedway District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 has the largest elementary school student body size in the School Town of Speedway District. Student population at Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (32.2%), Hispanic (28.5%), White (27.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 is 15.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the School Town of Speedway District! (See more...)
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Compare Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 employs 22.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 is $10,357, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the School Town of Speedway District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

School Town of Speedway:

SchoolDigger ranks School Town of Speedway 18th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.65 112th 326 65.6%
2005 72.20 220th 959 77.1%
2006 58.35 428th 961 55.5%
2007 34.18 749th 985 24.0%
2008 41.68 697th 996 30.0%
2009 45.60 650th 1003 35.2%
2010 68.10 331st 1009 67.2%
2011 59.02 487th 1025 52.5%
2012 67.93 320th 1015 68.5%
2013 66.81 364th 1035 64.8%
2014 46.37 676th 1036 34.7%
2015 42.01 693rd 1040 33.4%
2016 58.36 493rd 1046 52.9%
2017 63.65 409th 1033 60.4%
2018 65.84 373rd 1027 63.7%
2019 65.27 357th 1031 65.4%
2021 52.78 513th 1016 49.5%
2022 65.46 356th 1020 65.1%
2023 63.76 367th 1016 63.9%
2024 74.05 251st 1010 75.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 133 13 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1989 142 19 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1990 168 30 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1991 173 29 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 208
1992 190 27 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1993 183 34 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1994 173 49 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 226
1995 167 41 6 0 1 n/a n/a 6 221
1996 167 41 6 0 1 n/a n/a 6 221
1997 192 32 2 0 0 n/a n/a 5 231
1998 193 48 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1999 204 39 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2000 201 72 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 196 75 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2002 163 80 2 28 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2003 163 80 2 28 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2004 148 97 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2005 139 97 4 34 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 134 32 50 52 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2007 124 56 3 58 1 n/a n/a 14 256
2008 133 53 4 61 2 n/a n/a 15 268
2009 128 56 4 60 1 n/a n/a 20 269
2010 131 43 2 36 2 n/a n/a 17 231
2011 133 54 1 50 1 0 17 0 256
2012 147 95 1 62 1 0 15 0 321
2013 140 91 8 80 2 0 15 0 336
2014 120 92 9 80 2 0 16 0 319
2015 111 89 12 88 1 0 27 0 328
2016 113 91 24 78 0 0 25 0 331
2017 116 105 20 84 0 0 26 0 351
2018 108 114 19 107 0 0 29 0 377
2019 115 75 18 108 1 0 21 0 338
2020 112 81 21 126 1 0 28 0 369
2021 96 91 21 105 1 1 26 0 341
2022 90 134 20 90 2 1 18 0 355
2023 97 114 22 101 2 1 17 0 354

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 Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 149 8.1 18.3 0
1989 165 10.1 16.3 n/a
1990 204 12.6 16.1 0
1991 208 11.6 17.9 0
1992 221 12.5 17.6 n/a
1993 224 12.8 17.5 n/a
1994 226 12.7 17.8 n/a
1995 221 13.0 17.0 n/a
1996 221 13.0 17.0 n/a
1997 231 12.7 18.2 n/a
1998 242 14.5 16.7 n/a
1999 264 14.5 18.2 n/a
2000 288 16.1 17.9 31.6
2001 292 17.0 17.2 36
2002 274 15.6 17.6 45.6
2003 274 15.6 17.6 45.6
2004 274 15.6 17.6 48.5
2005 274 15.4 17.8 57.7
2006 269 14.9 18.1 45.4
2007 256 n/a n/a 52.5
2008 268 15.3 17.5 53.8
2009 269 14.3 18.8 55.8
2010 231 14.2 16.2 57.5
2011 256 16.2 15.7 54.7
2012 321 20.0 16.0 60.4
2013 336 20.0 16.8 63.1
2014 319 22.0 14.5 63.6
2015 328 22.0 14.9 64.9
2016 331 23.0 14.3 66.8
2017 351 25.0 14.0 67.5
2018 377 26.0 14.5 73.7
2019 338 25.0 13.5 73.1
2020 369 28.2 13.0 72.4
2021 341 25.5 13.3 68.9
2022 355 23.0 15.4 63.1
2023 354 22.7 15.5 71.2

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 Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 149 8.1 18.3 0
1989 165 10.1 16.3 n/a
1990 204 12.6 16.1 0
1991 208 11.6 17.9 0
1992 221 12.5 17.6 n/a
1993 224 12.8 17.5 n/a
1994 226 12.7 17.8 n/a
1995 221 13.0 17.0 n/a
1996 221 13.0 17.0 n/a
1997 231 12.7 18.2 n/a
1998 242 14.5 16.7 n/a
1999 264 14.5 18.2 n/a
2000 288 16.1 17.9 31.6
2001 292 17.0 17.2 36
2002 274 15.6 17.6 45.6
2003 274 15.6 17.6 45.6
2004 274 15.6 17.6 48.5
2005 274 15.4 17.8 57.7
2006 269 14.9 18.1 45.4
2007 256 n/a n/a 52.5
2008 268 15.3 17.5 53.8
2009 269 14.3 18.8 55.8
2010 231 14.2 16.2 57.5
2011 256 16.2 15.7 54.7
2012 321 20.0 16.0 60.4
2013 336 20.0 16.8 63.1
2014 319 22.0 14.5 63.6
2015 328 22.0 14.9 64.9
2016 331 23.0 14.3 66.8
2017 351 25.0 14.0 67.5
2018 377 26.0 14.5 73.7
2019 338 25.0 13.5 73.1
2020 369 28.2 13.0 72.4
2021 341 25.5 13.3 68.9
2022 355 23.0 15.4 63.1
2023 354 22.7 15.5 71.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $996 (9.6%) $9,325 (90.3%) $10,322
2020 $792 (7.9%) $9,208 (92.1%) $9,999
2021 $1,033 (9.9%) $9,431 (90.1%) $10,464
2022 $1,366 (13.2%) $8,991 (86.8%) $10,357

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 357th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 367th of 1016 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4)57.833.3
 24.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Speedway)59.862.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4)75.647.9
 27.7%
   3rd Grade Math (School Town of Speedway)76.469.9
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4)46.352.5
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Speedway)43.157.1
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4)68.375
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (School Town of Speedway)59.269.8
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4)46.347.5
 1.2%
   4th Grade Science (School Town of Speedway)43.850.4
 6.6%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4)4828.2
 19.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Speedway)5952.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4)5846.2
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (School Town of Speedway)59.457.6
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4)5228.2
 23.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (School Town of Speedway)57.242.4
 14.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4)40.558.9
 18.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School Town of Speedway)51.962.3
 10.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4)5048.2
 1.8%
   6th Grade Math (School Town of Speedway)56.456.2
 0.3%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4)5035.7
 14.3%
   6th Grade Science (School Town of Speedway)46.648.5
 1.9%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students338354
 4.7%
African American75114
 52%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1822
 22.2%
Hispanic108101
 6.5%
Pacific Islander01
White11597
 15.7%
Two or More Races2117
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.1%71.2%
 1.9%


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Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 ranks 251st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Speedway Junior High School
High : Speedway Senior High School

Students at Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4 are 32% African American, 29% Hispanic, 27% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 354 students attended Frank H Wheeler Elementary School 4.


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