Enrollment
311
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Speedway, IN
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
Federal NCES profile for Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181092001782
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Speedway · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Speedway, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Speedway · Indiana
NCES ID 181092001782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Speedway, Indiana, enrolling 311 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 311 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 314 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Speedway's elementary schools, it stands alongside James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 (249 students): Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.6:1).
School Town of Speedway also operates Speedway Senior High School (602 students) and Speedway Junior High School (264 students) alongside Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 compares
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 32.8%
African American 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School Town of Speedway, which includes Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4.
$13,743
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedway Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Speedway Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Speedway
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
How many students attend Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4?
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Speedway, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4?
63.0% of students at Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4?
The largest demographic group at Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 is White at 32.8% of enrollment, in Speedway, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4?
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 rank among elementary schools in Speedway?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Speedway, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Speedway on the city page.
Is Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 a good school?
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School Town of Speedway?
Besides Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4, School Town of Speedway also operates Speedway Senior High School (602 students), Speedway Junior High School (264 students), and James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 (249 students). See the School Town of Speedway district page for the complete list.
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