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Wheeler County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Wheeler County is one of Nebraska's public-school counties, with 2 campuses serving about 138 students (1 elementary and 1 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $70,250.

7-year change in Wheeler County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
138
+26 (+23%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
4%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
138
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,250
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
37.7%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
1
92 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
46 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WHEELER CENTRAL SCHOOLS
138 students · 1 district in Wheeler County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wheeler County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
96%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
0%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
54
19.0% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WHEELER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY #45BartlettElementaryPK-0692·
WHEELER CENTRAL HIGHBartlettHigh07-1246·

Cities in Wheeler County

Bartlett2 schools

About Wheeler County

Wheeler County is a rural-scale Nebraska county of about 847 residents, home to 2 public schools and roughly 138 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $70,250 a year, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%.

In terms of grade levels, Wheeler County is made up of 1 elementary school (92 students), and 1 high school (46).

The largest single district in Wheeler County is WHEELER CENTRAL SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 138 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 138 students, expanded 23% from the 112 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Wheeler County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Wheeler County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Wheeler County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 138.
How many high schools are in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 46 students.
How many elementary schools are in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 92 students.
What is the largest school district in Wheeler County?
WHEELER CENTRAL SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Wheeler County, serving approximately 138 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County has roughly 847 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Wheeler County?
Median household income in Wheeler County is $70,250, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 7.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wheeler County?
Approximately 30.3% of adults 25 and older in Wheeler County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wheeler County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 37.7% of students in Wheeler County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Nebraska county average of 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wheeler County schools?
Across Wheeler County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 6.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wheeler County?
Wheeler County residents are approximately 96% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data