- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Wheeler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wheeler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317374000669
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeler Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Nebraska schools.
- #67 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheeler Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler Elementary School ranks #67 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Millard Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317374000669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Wheeler Elementary School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 317374000669 · Omaha, NE Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 17.6:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Millard North High School (2,572 students)
Wheeler Elementary School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Wheeler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Millard North
Millard North High School
2,572 students
- Millard South
Millard South High School
2,526 students
- Millard West H
Millard West High School
2,344 students
- Beadle Middle 1,011
Beadle Middle School
1,011 students
- Kiewit Middle 967
Kiewit Middle School
967 students
- This school 633
Wheeler Elementary School
633 students
What this shows Wheeler Elementary School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheeler Elementary School compares
Wheeler Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 60% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Wheeler Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Millard Public Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheeler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millard North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard South High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millard West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beadle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kiewit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,344
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheeler Elementary School
How many students attend Wheeler Elementary School?
Wheeler Elementary School has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheeler Elementary School?
12.5% of students at Wheeler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheeler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wheeler Elementary School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeler Elementary School?
Wheeler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Wheeler Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler Elementary School ranks #67 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Millard Public Schools?
Besides Wheeler Elementary School, Millard Public Schools also operates Millard North High School (2,572 students), Millard South High School (2,526 students), and Millard West High School (2,344 students). See the Millard Public Schools district page for the complete list.