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Mary V Wheeler Elementary

33073 SR 30, Pikeville, TN 37367 · (423) 881-3394 · Bledsoe County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL212 STUDENTS
Enrollment
212
Elementary
DISTRICT 257 · STATE 470
Student : Teacher
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Teacher data unavailable
STATE 19.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
20
Kindergarten
34
Grade 1
35
Grade 2
30
Grade 3
36
Grade 4
35
Grade 5
22
Student demographics
White
20496%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 56%
Hispanic
52%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 16%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 21%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10148%
Female
11152%

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Test scores

TCAP 2024-25 . % On Track or Mastered
English Language Arts
45.3%
TN avg 40.9% . +1.4pp since 2022
Math
44.2%
TN avg 39.3% . +8.8pp since 2022
Source: TCAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
212
-26 (-11%) vs 2017
% White
96%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Mary V Wheeler Elementary

As a cozy K-5 school in Pikeville, Tennessee, Mary V Wheeler Elementary works with 212 students from grades pre-K through 5, part of Bledsoe County. Compared to the state average of about 470 students per school, that is 55% leaner than typical.

Mary V Wheeler Elementary is one of 5 schools operated by Bledsoe County, a district that enrolls 1,570 students overall.

Demographically, Mary V Wheeler Elementary records that nearly all students (96%) are White. The remainder consists of 2% Hispanic. By comparison, Bledsoe County as a whole is about 88% White, so the school skews visibly more White than its surroundings.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Bledsoe County) logs that median household income runs about $54,720, about 12% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 17%. Mary V Wheeler Elementary is one of 5 public schools in Bledsoe County (combined enrollment of about 1,570 students).

The closest other public school is Bledsoe County High School, roughly 5.5 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 4 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Mary V Wheeler Elementary operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Mary V Wheeler Elementary's enrollment has fell 11% since 2018, when it stood at 238 (now 212).

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Bledsoe County at a glance

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Population
15,032
Census ACS
Median income
$54,720
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,570 students

Quick facts

School name
Mary V Wheeler Elementary
District
Bledsoe County
Address
33073 SR 30, Pikeville, TN 37367
Phone
(423) 881-3394
County
Bledsoe County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
212
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
470027000059
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Mary V Wheeler Elementary
How large is Mary V Wheeler Elementary?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary enrolls approximately 212 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Mary V Wheeler Elementary serve?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
What is the student diversity at Mary V Wheeler Elementary?
Student demographics at Mary V Wheeler Elementary are roughly 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Two or more.
What district is Mary V Wheeler Elementary in?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary is part of Bledsoe County.
What city is Mary V Wheeler Elementary in?
Mary V Wheeler Elementary is located in Pikeville, TN.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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