Wheeler Elementary School

Summary:

Wheeler Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Nedrow, New York, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 233 students. The school is part of the Onondaga Central School District, which is ranked 297 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wheeler Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (73.39%) compared to nearby schools like McKinley-Brighton Elementary (8.43% white) and Van Duyn Elementary (6.44% white). Academically, the school has shown consistent performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math that are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages. However, the school's performance for African American and Hispanic students is significantly lower, ranking in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools.

Wheeler Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 53.65% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the nearby Rockwell Elementary School (51.16%) but lower than some of the other nearby schools, such as McKinley-Brighton Elementary (93.57%) and Van Duyn Elementary (88.24%). While Wheeler Elementary School is performing better academically than some of the lower-performing schools in the Syracuse City School District, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the West Genesee Central School District, such as Split Rock Elementary.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 4543 S Onondaga Rd
       Nedrow, NY  13120-9715


(315) 552-5050

District: Onondaga Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
878th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,569 Help


Students who attend Wheeler Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Onondaga Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  233

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Two or more races:
9.4%
African American:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wheeler Elementary School ranks better than 64% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), two or more races (9.4%), African American (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wheeler Elementary School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wheeler Elementary School is $15,569.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wheeler Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheeler Elementary School 878th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Wheeler Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Onondaga Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Onondaga Central School District 297th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wheeler Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wheeler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.18 1169th 2206 47.0%
2007 53.38 1262nd 2219 43.1%
2008 46.51 1432nd 2227 35.7%
2009 56.21 1218th 2257 46.0%
2010 66.46 803rd 2263 64.5%
2011 69.12 722nd 2286 68.4%
2012 66.40 831st 2320 64.2%
2013 65.42 714th 2325 69.3%
2014 54.77 1033rd 2345 55.9%
2015 56.69 984th 2352 58.2%
2016 49.90 1193rd 2366 49.6%
2017 41.83 1401st 2386 41.3%
2018 41.37 1433rd 2395 40.2%
2019 39.48 1437th 2413 40.4%
2021 54.62 968th 2201 56.0%
2022 51.34 1137th 2434 53.3%
2023 61.67 878th 2439 64.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wheeler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 37.40 165th 289 42.9%
2023 47.66 98th 223 56.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wheeler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.89 1078th 1941 44.5%
2019 35.07 1143rd 1859 38.5%
2021 45.25 497th 1044 52.4%
2022 43.70 978th 2031 51.8%
2023 55.67 632nd 2016 68.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wheeler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.26 1212th 2045 40.7%
2019 39.64 1201st 2032 40.9%
2021 46.12 875th 1678 47.9%
2022 43.46 1111th 2099 47.1%
2023 56.38 750th 2041 63.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Wheeler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.45 1381st 2338 40.9%
2019 42.49 1349th 2357 42.8%
2021 47.30 1028th 1955 47.4%
2022 50.53 1167th 2401 51.4%
2023 54.47 1040th 2403 56.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wheeler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.77 1452nd 2340 37.9%
2019 37.75 1471st 2358 37.6%
2021 56.90 819th 1961 58.2%
2022 52.96 1073rd 2400 55.3%
2023 66.85 734th 2400 69.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Wheeler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.90 557th 948 41.2%
2019 47.76 393rd 891 55.9%
2022 29.03 688th 936 26.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wheeler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.36 1328th 1429 7.1%
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Rank History for White students at Wheeler Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.56 984th 1408 30.1%
2019 29.65 1015th 1338 24.1%
2021 46.65 693rd 1224 43.4%
2022 43.87 812th 1399 42.0%
2023 53.03 653rd 1337 51.2%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wheeler Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 362 7 0 0 15 n/a n/a 0 384
1990 310 9 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 307 7 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 323
1992 306 9 2 1 7 n/a n/a 0 325
1993 318 9 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1994 318 5 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 328
1995 349 2 1 0 14 n/a n/a 0 366
1996 349 2 1 0 14 n/a n/a 0 366
1997 353 4 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 362
1998 341 5 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 352
1999 322 13 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 340
2000 306 13 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 316 7 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2002 285 15 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 310
2003 285 15 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 310
2004 295 9 2 3 8 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 274 10 2 4 14 n/a n/a 0 304
2006 239 15 2 6 12 n/a n/a 0 274
2007 248 15 2 6 9 n/a n/a 0 280
2008 246 13 0 4 10 n/a n/a 0 273
2009 243 16 0 2 11 n/a n/a 0 272
2010 229 19 1 2 14 n/a n/a 0 265
2011 229 17 2 3 15 0 1 0 267
2012 217 29 4 5 9 0 3 0 267
2013 205 23 2 9 12 0 11 0 262
2014 208 23 3 10 13 0 10 0 267
2015 210 26 3 7 7 0 9 0 262
2016 192 18 4 7 11 0 14 0 246
2017 184 27 3 7 12 0 6 0 239
2018 175 31 1 7 13 0 8 0 235
2019 159 34 1 9 12 0 9 0 224
2020 160 25 0 9 8 0 13 0 215
2021 171 22 0 8 3 0 18 0 222
2022 169 24 0 17 4 0 17 0 231
2023 171 18 0 17 5 0 22 0 233

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 Wheeler Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 384 23.9 16.0 n/a
1990 326 22.5 14.4 n/a
1991 323 18.9 17.0 n/a
1992 325 21.9 14.8 n/a
1993 332 16.0 20.8 n/a
1994 328 19.5 16.8 14.6
1995 366 20.8 17.6 13.7
1996 366 20.8 17.6 13.7
1997 362 23.3 15.5 15.7
1998 352 23.3 15.1 15.6
1999 340 24.3 14.0 16.2
2000 326 24.3 13.4 24.5
2001 324 22.5 14.4 23.1
2002 310 21.5 14.4 27.1
2003 310 21.5 14.4 27.1
2004 317 n/a n/a n/a
2005 304 22.5 13.5 29.3
2006 274 21.0 13.0 30.3
2007 280 20.5 13.7 30
2008 273 21.5 12.7 30
2009 272 21.5 12.7 34.9
2010 265 19.8 13.3 29.1
2011 267 20.1 13.2 32.2
2012 267 16.0 16.6 36.3
2013 262 17.2 15.1 38.5
2014 267 20.2 13.2 34.5
2015 262 20.0 13.1 42.7
2016 246 20.0 12.3 43.1
2017 239 21.9 10.8 47.3
2018 235 22.0 10.6 51.1
2019 224 19.0 11.7 53.1
2020 215 20.9 10.2 51.2
2021 222 23.3 9.4 44.1
2022 231 23.8 9.6 51.1
2023 233 20.6 11.3 53.6

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 Wheeler Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 384 23.9 16.0 n/a
1990 326 22.5 14.4 n/a
1991 323 18.9 17.0 n/a
1992 325 21.9 14.8 n/a
1993 332 16.0 20.8 n/a
1994 328 19.5 16.8 14.6
1995 366 20.8 17.6 13.7
1996 366 20.8 17.6 13.7
1997 362 23.3 15.5 15.7
1998 352 23.3 15.1 15.6
1999 340 24.3 14.0 16.2
2000 326 24.3 13.4 24.5
2001 324 22.5 14.4 23.1
2002 310 21.5 14.4 27.1
2003 310 21.5 14.4 27.1
2004 317 n/a n/a n/a
2005 304 22.5 13.5 29.3
2006 274 21.0 13.0 30.3
2007 280 20.5 13.7 30
2008 273 21.5 12.7 30
2009 272 21.5 12.7 34.9
2010 265 19.8 13.3 29.1
2011 267 20.1 13.2 32.2
2012 267 16.0 16.6 36.3
2013 262 17.2 15.1 38.5
2014 267 20.2 13.2 34.5
2015 262 20.0 13.1 42.7
2016 246 20.0 12.3 43.1
2017 239 21.9 10.8 47.3
2018 235 22.0 10.6 51.1
2019 224 19.0 11.7 53.1
2020 215 20.9 10.2 51.2
2021 222 23.3 9.4 44.1
2022 231 23.8 9.6 51.1
2023 233 20.6 11.3 53.6

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.

Immunization Rates

Wheeler Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201498.9%0.4%0.4%98.9%98.9%99.2%99.2%98.9%98.9%99.2%
201599.6%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201698.8%0.4%0.4%98.8%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201798.3%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.2%99.2%99.6%
201898.3%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201998.2%0.0%0.0%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.2%98.7%98.7%
202098.1%0.0%99.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.1%99.5%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wheeler Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $807 (5.6%) $13,479 (94.4%) $14,285
2020 $910 (6.2%) $13,806 (93.8%) $14,716
2021 $1,295 (8.7%) $13,663 (91.3%) $14,958
2022 $2,256 (14.5%) $13,310 (85.5%) $15,566
2023 $2,545 (16.3%) $13,024 (83.7%) $15,569

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wheeler Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1437th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 878th of 2439 Elementary schools
 23.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler Elementary School)2142.6
 21.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Onondaga Central School District)2141.7
 20.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Wheeler Elementary School)5358.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Onondaga Central School District)5257.1
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler Elementary School)4045.2
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Onondaga Central School District)4045.2
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Wheeler Elementary School)4653.2
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Onondaga Central School District)4653.2
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler Elementary School)2661.8
 35.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Onondaga Central School District)2661.8
 35.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Wheeler Elementary School)4569.6
 24.6%
   5th Grade Math (Onondaga Central School District)4569.6
 24.6%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler Elementary School)4345.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Onondaga Central School District)4345.6
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Wheeler Elementary School)4762.1
 15.1%
   6th Grade Math (Onondaga Central School District)4662.1
 16.1%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students224233
 4%
African American3418
 47.1%
American Indian125
 58.3%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic917
 88.9%
Pacific Islander00
White159171
 7.5%
Two or More Races922
 144.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.1%53.6%
 0.5%


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Students at Wheeler Elementary School are 73% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 233 students attended Wheeler Elementary School.

Wheeler Elementary School ranks 878th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wheeler Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Onondaga Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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