Frank T. Wheeler School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Plainville, Connecticut 06062 · Plainville School District
#276 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#11309 of 50,301 nationally
About Frank T. Wheeler School
Frank T. Wheeler School is a public elementary located in Plainville, in the Plainville School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 262 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 276th of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (84th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 262.
There are 5 schools in Plainville; Frank T. Wheeler School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
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 Frank T. Wheeler School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Frank T. Wheeler School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Linden Street School
Plainville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 1.8 km away
Plainville High School
Plainville · Public high · Grades 9–12
674 students · 2.2 km away
Middle School of Plainville
Plainville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students · 2.8 km away
Louis Toffolon School
Plainville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students · 2.9 km away
Gaffney Elementary School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students · 3.4 km away
West Woods Upper Elementary School
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 5–6
676 students · 3.5 km away
Academy of Science and Innovation
New Britain · Public high · Grades 6–12
767 students · 3.5 km away
DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School
New Britain · Public elementary · Grades K–8
819 students · 3.6 km away
Mountain View School
Bristol · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students · 4.1 km away
Greene-Hills School
Bristol · Public elementary · Grades K–8
918 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
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262 students
Northeast School
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261 students
Mary P. Hinsdale School
Winsted · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
263 students
Melissa Jones School
Guilford · Public elementary · Grades K–4
265 students
Juliet W. Long School
Gales Ferry · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
265 students
Flanders Elementary School
Southington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
259 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Frank T. Wheeler School a good school?
Frank T. Wheeler School has a Success Index (US) of 70.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #276 of 596 in Connecticut. 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 Frank T. Wheeler School rank in Connecticut?
Frank T. Wheeler School ranks #276 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #11309 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Frank T. Wheeler School?
Frank T. Wheeler School had 262 students in 2025.
Is Frank T. Wheeler School a elementary school or a high school?
Frank T. Wheeler School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Frank T. Wheeler School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Frank T. Wheeler School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.