- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fulton, MO
Wheeler High
Federal NCES profile for Wheeler High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290002003021
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeler High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheeler High has class sizes smaller than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Fulton, MO.
School address
District: Mo School for the Deaf · Missouri
NCES ID 290002003021 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wheeler High held near 16 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 290002003021 · Fulton, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · 2.7:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Stark Elem. (19 students)
Wheeler High held near 16 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.2 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wheeler High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wheeler High
19 students
- Stark Elem.
Stark Elem.
19 students
- Wheeler Middle
Wheeler Middle
13 students
What this shows Wheeler High reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheeler High compares
Wheeler High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.7:1 | ▼ 79% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▲ 22% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 19 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.7:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.7:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Missouri - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Asian 15.8%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Wheeler High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Wheeler High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stark Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheeler Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeler High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~19 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheeler High
How many students attend Wheeler High?
Wheeler High has 19 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fulton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler High is 2.7:1, which is 79% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 83% 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 Wheeler High?
56.3% of students at Wheeler High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheeler High?
The largest demographic group at Wheeler High is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Fulton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeler High?
Wheeler High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wheeler High rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Fulton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fulton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mo School for the Deaf?
Besides Wheeler High, Mo School for the Deaf also operates Stark Elem. (19 students) and Wheeler Middle (13 students). See the Mo School for the Deaf district page for the complete list.