Wheeler Avenue School

Public 1-6

 1 W Wheeler Ave
       Valley Stream, NY  11580-3497


(516) 568-6140

District: Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
411th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,888 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.3%
Asian:
25.2%
African American:
22.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.8% Help


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Compare Details Wheeler Avenue School ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wheeler Avenue School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.3%), Asian (25.2%), African American (22.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wheeler Avenue School is 10.8. 2 elementary schools in the Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wheeler Avenue School is $17,888, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wheeler Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wheeler Avenue School 411th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Wheeler Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District 249th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wheeler Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Wheeler Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.73 366th 2206 83.4%
2007 80.68 295th 2219 86.7%
2008 78.65 369th 2227 83.4%
2009 77.35 397th 2257 82.4%
2010 77.54 430th 2263 81.0%
2011 78.46 424th 2286 81.5%
2012 73.17 611th 2320 73.7%
2013 77.58 430th 2325 81.5%
2014 71.07 605th 2345 74.2%
2015 76.74 479th 2352 79.6%
2016 76.56 484th 2366 79.5%
2017 72.04 611th 2386 74.4%
2018 75.64 502nd 2395 79.0%
2019 72.81 596th 2413 75.3%
2021 82.05 325th 2201 85.2%
2022 74.73 540th 2434 77.8%
2023 81.38 411th 2439 83.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wheeler Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.55 343rd 1001 65.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wheeler Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.66 769th 1941 60.4%
2022 47.45 863rd 2031 57.5%
2023 67.64 430th 2016 78.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wheeler Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.22 567th 2045 72.3%
2019 69.11 461st 2032 77.3%
2021 81.23 183rd 1678 89.1%
2022 70.31 449th 2099 78.6%
2023 79.71 301st 2041 85.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Wheeler Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.67 447th 2338 80.9%
2019 70.83 627th 2357 73.4%
2021 81.98 266th 1955 86.4%
2022 68.17 683rd 2401 71.6%
2023 69.08 669th 2403 72.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wheeler Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.24 564th 2340 75.9%
2019 71.93 580th 2358 75.4%
2021 77.58 361st 1961 81.6%
2022 77.94 438th 2400 81.8%
2023 87.33 239th 2400 90.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wheeler Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.71 372nd 601 38.1%
2019 53.90 297th 548 45.8%
2021 63.74 169th 430 60.7%
2022 55.44 343rd 671 48.9%
2023 50.94 341st 605 43.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Wheeler Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.05 130th 948 86.3%
2019 74.90 174th 891 80.5%
2021 91.39 29th 427 93.2%
2022 78.48 155th 936 83.4%
2023 93.90 50th 857 94.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wheeler Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.55 251st 1392 82.0%
2019 70.05 281st 1315 78.6%
2021 83.15 82nd 818 90.0%
2022 76.49 242nd 1503 83.9%
2023 78.50 205th 1429 85.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wheeler Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.86 21st 1408 98.5%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Wheeler Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 550 0 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1990 572 2 36 11 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1991 622 1 25 10 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1992 618 3 29 21 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1993 632 1 41 30 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1994 640 2 40 28 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1995 525 9 37 35 2 n/a n/a 0 608
1996 525 9 37 35 2 n/a n/a 0 608
1997 521 7 38 35 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1998 540 13 33 19 3 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 537 9 37 36 2 n/a n/a 0 621
2000 536 11 36 33 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2001 478 40 45 62 6 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 380 53 74 91 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2003 380 53 74 91 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2004 354 62 80 89 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2005 311 57 84 114 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2006 285 71 83 118 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2007 253 100 93 142 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2008 246 94 99 139 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2009 222 111 113 144 1 n/a n/a 6 597
2010 204 116 104 157 2 n/a n/a 8 591
2011 194 121 108 150 2 0 13 0 588
2012 181 120 95 165 3 12 1 0 577
2013 170 129 93 174 3 12 10 0 591
2014 152 131 102 193 3 0 10 0 591
2015 142 146 100 192 3 0 14 0 597
2016 125 144 101 202 3 0 21 0 596
2017 98 143 96 196 3 7 24 0 567
2018 90 143 112 218 3 5 29 0 600
2019 84 132 122 219 5 6 23 0 591
2020 78 124 125 225 5 6 21 0 584
2021 67 115 135 207 5 3 22 0 554
2022 63 125 137 201 3 2 27 0 558
2023 69 123 136 185 2 1 24 0 540

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wheeler Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 567 29.3 19.3 n/a
1990 621 37.3 16.6 n/a
1991 658 36.2 18.1 n/a
1992 671 35.7 18.7 n/a
1993 704 35.9 19.6 n/a
1994 710 37.3 19.0 3
1995 608 31.7 19.2 1.8
1996 608 31.7 19.2 1.8
1997 603 32.5 18.6 2
1998 608 33.0 18.4 2.3
1999 621 37.0 16.8 5.3
2000 618 41.0 15.1 5.7
2001 631 41.0 15.4 7.4
2002 598 40.0 15.0 6.2
2003 598 40.0 15.0 6.2
2004 585 n/a n/a n/a
2005 566 41.0 13.8 9.7
2006 557 42.0 13.3 9.7
2007 588 42.0 14.0 4.8
2008 578 38.5 15.0 9
2009 597 41.0 14.6 6.9
2010 591 41.0 14.4 15.3
2011 588 41.5 14.1 12.4
2012 577 41.0 14.0 11.1
2013 591 43.0 13.7 13.5
2014 591 41.0 14.4 15.1
2015 597 39.0 15.3 27.3
2016 596 44.0 13.5 26.5
2017 567 42.0 13.4 29.8
2018 600 47.0 12.7 31.7
2019 591 46.0 12.8 31.8
2020 584 61.0 9.5 35.1
2021 554 51.9 10.6 36.8
2022 558 45.2 12.3 35.8
2023 540 49.9 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wheeler Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 567 29.3 19.3 n/a
1990 621 37.3 16.6 n/a
1991 658 36.2 18.1 n/a
1992 671 35.7 18.7 n/a
1993 704 35.9 19.6 n/a
1994 710 37.3 19.0 3
1995 608 31.7 19.2 1.8
1996 608 31.7 19.2 1.8
1997 603 32.5 18.6 2
1998 608 33.0 18.4 2.3
1999 621 37.0 16.8 5.3
2000 618 41.0 15.1 5.7
2001 631 41.0 15.4 7.4
2002 598 40.0 15.0 6.2
2003 598 40.0 15.0 6.2
2004 585 n/a n/a n/a
2005 566 41.0 13.8 9.7
2006 557 42.0 13.3 9.7
2007 588 42.0 14.0 4.8
2008 578 38.5 15.0 9
2009 597 41.0 14.6 6.9
2010 591 41.0 14.4 15.3
2011 588 41.5 14.1 12.4
2012 577 41.0 14.0 11.1
2013 591 43.0 13.7 13.5
2014 591 41.0 14.4 15.1
2015 597 39.0 15.3 27.3
2016 596 44.0 13.5 26.5
2017 567 42.0 13.4 29.8
2018 600 47.0 12.7 31.7
2019 591 46.0 12.8 31.8
2020 584 61.0 9.5 35.1
2021 554 51.9 10.6 36.8
2022 558 45.2 12.3 35.8
2023 540 49.9 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Wheeler Avenue School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.7%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.7%99.8%
201499.7%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.7%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201598.2%0.2%0.0%99.2%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.8%99.3%98.7%
201699.5%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.7%99.7%99.8%
201799.3%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201897.2%0.5%0.2%99.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.7%99.7%
201998.5%0.0%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.3%99.0%
202085.8%0.0%99.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.7%98.8%97.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wheeler Avenue School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $476 (3.1%) $14,751 (96.9%) $15,227
2020 $369 (2.4%) $14,992 (97.6%) $15,360
2021 $289 (1.7%) $16,972 (98.3%) $17,261
2022 $435 (2.4%) $17,453 (97.6%) $17,888

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wheeler Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 596th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 411th of 2439 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler Avenue School)6662.2
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District)5951.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Wheeler Avenue School)6265.9
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District)6463.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler Avenue School)6568.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District)6165.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Wheeler Avenue School)7164.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District)6967
 2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler Avenue School)4772.1
 25.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District)4159
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Wheeler Avenue School)4969.5
 20.5%
   5th Grade Math (Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District)5058.3
 8.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wheeler Avenue School)7067.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District)6659.2
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Wheeler Avenue School)5671.8
 15.8%
   6th Grade Math (Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District)6864.5
 3.5%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students591540
 8.6%
African American132123
 6.8%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian122136
 11.5%
Hispanic219185
 15.5%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White8469
 17.9%
Two or More Races2324
 4.3%


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Wheeler Avenue School ranks 411th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Wheeler Avenue School.

Students at Wheeler Avenue School are 34% Hispanic, 25% Asian, 23% African American, 13% White, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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