Frank T. Wheeler School vs West Woods Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frank T. Wheeler School
Plainville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
West Woods Upper Elementary School
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 5–6
676 students
| Measure | Frank T. Wheeler School Plainville, Connecticut | West Woods Upper Elementary School Farmington, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #276 of 596 | #42 of 178 |
| National rank | #11309 of 50,301 | #620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 262 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| city | Plainville | Farmington |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Woods Upper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 70.0).
- •West Woods Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •West Woods Upper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •West Woods Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.3% vs 46.9%).
- •Frank T. Wheeler School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.5).
- •West Woods Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 262.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frank T. Wheeler School better than West Woods Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Woods Upper Elementary School ranks higher (86.3 vs 70.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frank T. Wheeler School and West Woods Upper Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Plainville and Farmington in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frank T. Wheeler School: 262. West Woods Upper Elementary School: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frank T. Wheeler School and West Woods Upper Elementary School rank in Connecticut?
Frank T. Wheeler School is 276th of 596 and West Woods Upper Elementary School is 42nd of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).