At a glance
Reported students
262
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Connecticut elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 591 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Frank T. Wheeler School: 262 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 353
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Frank T. Wheeler School
Frank T. Wheeler School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Plainville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Plainville School District. NCES reports 262 students for 2024–25.
Among 591 elementary schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 371 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Connecticut median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (56.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.1%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Frank T. Wheeler School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.5%
- Hispanic27.1%
- Black5.7%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Plainville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Linden Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
363 reported students
Louis Toffolon School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
365 reported students
Middle School of Plainville
Middle · Grades 06–08
535 reported students
Plainville High School
High · Grades 09–12
674 reported students
Public schools near Frank T. Wheeler School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Street School Elementary · Plainville School District | PK–05 | 363 | 1.1 mi |
| Louis Toffolon School Elementary · Plainville School District | PK–05 | 365 | 1.8 mi |
| Gaffney Elementary School Elementary · New Britain School District | PK–05 | 438 | 2.1 mi |
| DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School Elementary · New Britain School District | KG–08 | 819 | 2.3 mi |
| Mountain View School Elementary · Bristol School District | KG–05 | 356 | 2.6 mi |
| Greene-Hills School Elementary · Bristol School District | KG–08 | 918 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Frank T. Wheeler School
What grades does Frank T. Wheeler School serve?
Frank T. Wheeler School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Plainville School District.
How many students attend Frank T. Wheeler School?
Frank T. Wheeler School reported 262 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 591 Connecticut elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 353 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Frank T. Wheeler School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 262 students and 24.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Frank T. Wheeler School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Frank T. Wheeler School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Plainville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Frank T. Wheeler School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Frank T. Wheeler School in?
Frank T. Wheeler School is part of Plainville School District, based in Plainville, CT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Frank T. Wheeler School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Linden Street School (1.1 mi), Louis Toffolon School (1.8 mi), Gaffney Elementary School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.