Wheeler Central Schools School District
School District · Bartlett, Nebraska
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
128
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
128
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Evaluating Wheeler Central Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wheeler Central Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Wheeler Central Elementary #45
Bartlett · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wheeler Central High
Bartlett · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#237 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,339
+$10,975 vs Nebraska median
District size
128 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Wheeler Central Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeler Central Elementary #45 | 4.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Wheeler Central High | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wheeler Central Schools
Wheeler Central Schools is a Bartlett, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 128 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.7:1. District-level spending was $28,339 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Wheeler Central Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wheeler Central Elementary #45, which has a composite score of 4.6/10.
In standardized testing, Wheeler Central Schools students show an average math proficiency of 65.6% and ELA proficiency of 58.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wheeler Central Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wheeler Central Schools with test data.
Schools in Wheeler Central Schools
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Bartlett
- Total Enrollment
- 128
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- District spending per student
- $28,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wheeler Central Schools?
Wheeler Central Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wheeler Central Schools?
The average composite rating for Wheeler Central Schools is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Wheeler Central Schools?
Wheeler Central Schools's district-level spending was $28,339 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wheeler Central Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wheeler Central Schools is 6.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wheeler Central Schools?
Wheeler Central Elementary #45 is the highest-rated school in Wheeler Central Schools with a composite score of 4.6/10.
What are the test scores in Wheeler Central Schools?
Across schools in Wheeler Central Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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