Wheeler Elementary School

5700 Cynthia Drive

School District

Jefferson County
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:17
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on May 27, 2020

Best decision we’ve made and we’ve felt so welcome. Moving into a new area and starting from scratch was difficult so late in the game but we have definitely found a home there.
Submitted by parent on January 07, 2020

We think Wheeler is fantastic...every school has it's challenges but the teachers and staff at Wheeler do their best to make coming to school as fun and educational as possible. Keep up the good work!
Submitted by parent on June 28, 2018

I love this school. I have nothing negative to say about it. As a matter of fact I went on the Louisville tour of schools to pick my daughter's school (she's our first) and I LOVED a kindergarten teacher from Wheeler so much I chose this school for her, based on the teaching methods of those particular teachers. MY children (the third one is about to enter) have thrived SO well in this classroom that I am about to buy a house based on the cluster of JCPS to keep my kids in Wheeler...that's how much I LOVE this school. It really is amazing for all learning types.
Submitted by parent on March 02, 2018

My child's teachers are very good and they try very hard to help the students learn. However, the principal at this school seems ineffective/incompetent, and unwilling to provide true leadership. I have yet to see this principal walking around, checking things out, really engaging students. The Vice Principal seems to be tasked with taking care of most things. Also, I believe she is most unprofessional in over-ruling and taking pleasure in contradicting teachers in front of the students. My kid brought this point up to me on several occasions. I can see that, in her wanting to 'appear' that the school has super-high academic standards, she is creating an atmosphere of confusion, distrust, and just plain boring for both teachers and students. One time, a teacher tried to do something nice for the students and wanted to have a bit extra time just to have bit of fun (nothing lengthy), but this principal vetoed it in front of the students. To me, that sent the wrong message in every way and gives one a glimpse of how she is. Most likely, this principal rather enjoys power-trips. Also, I find the communication at this school to be disorganized and ineffective. I got information about things in dribs and drabs. Again, this goes back to leadership, of which there is NONE. So sad to see because I can tell that most of the teachers try to do their best but this principal has made the school less than what it could be. Please get someone who cares and will provide proper, healthy leadership!
Submitted by parent on December 08, 2017

It's pretty sad that the Principal cares more about how the school ranks with test scores then she cares about the students. She acts so fake!
Submitted by parent on July 14, 2017

Teachers are amazing and the curriculum is second to none. 5 star
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2017

This makes 5 years at Wheeler. The teachers have really been great.
Submitted by parent on January 08, 2017

The teachers don't really seem to care about the child's education. I'm really happy our child no longer attends this establishment.
Submitted by parent on September 12, 2016

Wheeler is a wonderful school. We have been with Wheeler since my oldest was in kindergarten and he's now in 6th. We currently have two more at Wheeler. The level of education the children receive is incredible. The teachers and staff are simply amazing.
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2016

It's our daughter's first year at Wheeler and we love everything about it! Everyone has been so nice, patient and understanding... from the teachers to the Principal and Assistant principal to the staff, even the gentleman who volunteers in the car drop off line! It's been a fun experience for all of us and our little girl loves it!
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2015

We are now in our 7th year (2nd child) at Wheeler. We have been very satisfied with the quality of education our kids received. The teachers and principal are very good at keeping children challenged at the individual level. The staff and administration work well together in making sure each and every child has his or her needs met.
Submitted by parent on October 27, 2014

I am absolutely thrilled with this school. The teachers and staff are super awesome. My children have never fell through any cracks, they are helped when needed. Teachers are great with parent teacher communications, I have not have had one bit of problem with them. I would recommend this school to anyone. The quality of education is OUTSTANDING! GO WHEELER WILDCATS!
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2012

Wheeler has been an awesome beginning to my son's education. I have been very impressed with the teachers and the principal is excellent. Would definately recommend this school.
Submitted by parent on July 11, 2011

Last year was our first year at Wheeler, the teachers our child had were fantastic, loved them, we will miss them terribly, as we have transferred our child out of Wheeler. But even though we had great teachers, it wasn't a great experience overall. Unpleasant environment and poor leadership. Our child was not happy there.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2010

This is our first year at Wheeler. I am in love with Wheeler and so are my kids. The are patient and very understanding school. They have made my kids feel like part of their family. Teachers are very invovled and keep up their communication.
Submitted by parent on September 18, 2008

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