- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oklahoma City, OK
Wheeler Ms
Federal NCES profile for Wheeler Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 402277002897
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeler Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Oklahoma schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Oklahoma schools.
- #14 of 24
- elementary schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Oklahoma
- 510
- students enrolled
Wheeler Ms has class sizes smaller than 80% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler Ms ranks #14 of 24 elementary schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402277002897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Wheeler Ms held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 402277002897 · Oklahoma City, OK Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students)
Wheeler Ms held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.2 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
Wheeler Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Clas
Northwest Classen Hs
1,914 students
- U. S. Grant Hs
U. S. Grant Hs
1,680 students
- Capitol Hill H
Capitol Hill Hs
1,494 students
- Taft Ms
Taft Ms
1,096 students
- Classen Ms of
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
916 students
- This school 510
Wheeler Ms
510 students
What this shows Wheeler Ms reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheeler Ms compares
Wheeler Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
64.7%
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.
Funding equity
$13,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.8%
White 7.6%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Wheeler Ms is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oklahoma City reports $13,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheeler Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Classen Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| U. S. Grant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Classen Ms of Advanced Studies | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeler Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Taft Ms
Standard public school
1,096 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
Standard public school
916 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Ms
Standard public school
858 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Ms
Standard public school
834 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Canyon Ridge Ies
Standard public school
798 students 17:1 students per teacher
Redstone Intermediate School
Standard public school
750 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheeler Ms
How many students attend Wheeler Ms?
Wheeler Ms has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Ms is 13.1:1, which is 19% lower than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheeler Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wheeler Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeler Ms?
Wheeler Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Ms rank among elementary schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler Ms ranks #14 of 24 elementary schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Oklahoma City?
Besides Wheeler Ms, Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students), U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students), and Capitol Hill Hs (1,494 students). See the Oklahoma City district page for the complete list.