Frank T Wheeler Elementary School in Plainville, Connecticut on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Frank T Wheeler Elementary School is a suburban public school in Plainville, Connecticut that is part of Plainville Community School District. It serves 262 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.4:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

262 Students

23 Teachers

15 Cleveland Memorial Dr

Plainville, CT 06062 View local requests

http://wheeler.plainvilleschools.org

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Frank T Wheeler Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Kriscenski

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Mrs. Pelletier

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Frank T Wheeler Elementary School Demographics

43%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

35%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Frank T Wheeler Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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