- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 181092001782 · Speedway, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.1:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Speedway Senior High School (602 students)
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Speedway Senio
Speedway Senior High School
602 students
- This school
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
311 students
- Speedway Junio
Speedway Junior High School
264 students
- James a Alliso
James a Allison Elementary Sch 3
249 students
- Arthur C Newby 223
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
223 students
- Carl G Fisher 127
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
127 students
What this shows Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 compares
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,650
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for School Town of Speedway reports $14,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~311 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.