Wheelock Primary School

75 Chestnut St
Fredonia, NY 14063
Wheelock Primary School serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Wheelock Primary School's student population of 153 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Wheelock Primary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wheelock Primary School?
153 students attend Wheelock Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wheelock Primary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheelock Primary School?
Wheelock Primary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wheelock Primary School offer ?
Wheelock Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wheelock Primary School part of?
Wheelock Primary School is part of Fredonia Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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