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WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6707 S 178TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68135

Top 10% School in NEBRASKA

Ranked 15 of 285 in NEBRASKA

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WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6707 S 178TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68135

Top 10% School in NEBRASKA

Ranked 15 of 285 in NEBRASKA

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About WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 84%
Reading 71%
State average proficiency is 84% in Math and 71% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
638
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 80.56%
Asian 4.23%
Hispanic 8.15%
Black 1.72%
Two+ Races 4.55%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
80.56%
Asian
4.23%
Hispanic
8.15%
Black
1.72%
Two+ Races
4.55%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 638
44.98%
287 Female
55.02%
351 Male

Student Population

638 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1276 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

6707 S 178TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68135

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Phone

(402) 715-6250

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TOP 15 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Wheeler Elementary School held its winter concert on December 1, 2025. Students performed on stage at the Millard West High School theater, showcasing the music they had been practicing throughout the season. Families filled the auditorium and enjoyed a festive, well-received performance.

FAQ

Q1. How does Wheeler teach kids how to read scales for simple tools?

Ans. In early math and science lessons, students learn how to read basic increments on rulers, thermometers, and gauges through hands-on activities.

Q2. How does the school help students learn how to take turns in conversation?

Ans. Teachers show students how to take turns and use speaking sticks and they also help them wait politely for their turn to speak during discussions.

Q3. What routines help with handing out materials in the classroom?

Ans. Wheeler uses helper roles, passing procedures, and clear table assignments to make sure that materials are distributed quickly and easily.

Q4. How does Wheeler help kids learn about the makeup of soil?

Ans. In basic science activities, students look at soil samples and compare the particles in them, such as sand, clay, and organic matter.

Q5. What does the school do to make sure that students pack up their things in a responsible way when they leave?

Ans. Before going home, students follow a set of steps to get their things, check their folders, and get their backpacks ready.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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