Wheeler Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tucson, Arizona 85710 · Tucson Unified District (4403)
#599 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#33819 of 50,301 nationally
About Wheeler Elementary School
Wheeler Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tucson, in the Tucson Unified District (4403) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 391 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 37.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 599th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 391.
There are 214 schools in Tucson; Wheeler Elementary School ranks 106th of 197 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wheeler Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wheeler Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Tucson · Public high · Grades 8–12
767 students · 877 m away
Academy of Tucson Middle School
Tucson · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
143 students · 1.5 km away
Borman K-8 School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students · 1.6 km away
Irene Erickson Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 1.7 km away
Annie Kellond Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 1.8 km away
Dietz K-8 School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
364 students · 1.8 km away
Booth-Fickett Math/Science Magnet School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
299 students · 2.2 km away
Booth Magnet Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
0 students · 2.2 km away
Sonoran Science Academy East
Tucson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
467 students · 2.2 km away
Sky Islands
Tucson · Charter high · Grades 9–12
60 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
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391 students
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391 students
Stevenson Elementary School
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392 students
Navarrete Elementary
Chandler · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
389 students
Ignacio Conchos School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
393 students
Tonalea Middle School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
393 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wheeler Elementary School a good school?
Wheeler Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 37.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #599 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wheeler Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Wheeler Elementary School ranks #599 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #33819 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wheeler Elementary School?
Wheeler Elementary School had 391 students in 2025.
Is Wheeler Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Wheeler Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wheeler Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wheeler Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.