Wheeler Elementary School
Tucson, AZ 85710
Phone: (520) 584-5500
Fax: (520) 584-5501
District: Tucson Unified District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-5 • 469 students
Tucson's Wheeler Elementary School serves grades PK-5 in the Tucson Unified District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10.
Wheeler Elementary School is a public school in the Tucson Unified District school located in Tucson, AZ. As of 2014, the students are 46.1% Hispanic; 33.9% White, non-Hispanic; 9% Black, non-Hispanic; 8.4% Multiracial; 1.1% Native American or Native Alaskan; 0.9% Asian/Pacific Islander; and 0.6% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 75.9% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.1% | 62.9% | 44.1% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 33.9% | 22.5% | 40.7% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 9% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.4% | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 1.1% | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 75.9% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 6.4% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tucson | AZ | 4.5 mi | |
| 2 | Crow Creek Townhomes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Tucson | AZ | 5.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reid Park and Zoo Area | Tucson | AZ | 4.4 mi | |
| 2 | Old Spanish Trail/Harrison Area | Tucson | AZ | 4.5 mi | |
| 3 | Allegro | Tucson | AZ | 5.8 mi | |
| 4 | Artistic District | Tucson | AZ | 6.4 mi | |
| 5 | Foothills | Tucson | AZ | 7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Davis Monthan AFB | 1.5 mi. |
