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Wheeler Elementary

5700 Cynthia Drive, Louisville, KY 40291, United States

+1 (502) 485-8349

5.6

Overall Rating

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Wheeler Elementary Overview

About This School

Wheeler Elementary is a public elementary in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 626 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 57% in ELA and 54% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and employs 39 teachers with an average salary of $70,567. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population at Wheeler Elementary is 52% male and 48% female. The demographic makeup includes 42% White, 28% Black, 12% Hispanic, 10% Asian, and 7% students of two or more races.

626

Total Students

K-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

39 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts57%

Mathematics54%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Jefferson County

Students per Counselor

626:1

Wheeler Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

57%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 32%State Avg: 44%

54%

Mathematics

City Avg: 25%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.4:1

State Avg: 15.4:1

626

Students per Counselor

Wheeler Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$70,567

City Avg: $70,495

State Avg: $59,135

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor626:1

Wheeler Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.76%

Male

48.24%

Female

Total Enrollment: 626 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White42.01%

Hispanic12.46%

Asian10.38%

Black27.64%

Two or More Races7.03%

Native American0.16%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wheeler Elementary

Q: What is Wheeler Elementary?

A: Wheeler Elementary is a elementary public located in Louisville.

Q: How many students attend Wheeler Elementary?

A: Wheeler Elementary has approximately 626 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Wheeler Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Wheeler Elementary - Louisville, KY

Quick Facts about Wheeler Elementary
School Name	Wheeler Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	5700 Cynthia Drive, Louisville, KY 40291, Louisville, KY
County	Jefferson County
Phone	+1 (502) 485-8349
Total Students	626
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	39
Rating	5.6/10
ELA Proficiency	57%
Math Proficiency	54%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Wheeler Elementary

What is Wheeler Elementary?

Wheeler Elementary is a elementary public located in Louisville.

How many students attend Wheeler Elementary?

Wheeler Elementary has approximately 626 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Elementary is 15:1.

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