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Wheeling Catholic Elementary School (Closed 2010)

77 14th St
Wheeling, WV 26003
Wheeling Catholic continues the heritage of an educational program and environment that supports the choice of parents and center city parishes to share gospel values with our children by providing quality basic education, building on the multicultural diversity of our community, cooperating with existing community resources, and incorporating rapidly developing technologies.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1886

Student Body

Total Students
69 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 9%
Students by Grade
Wheeling Catholic Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Polos and Khaki Pants

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
90%
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band ProgramForensics
Golden Horseshoe CompetitionMath Fax
Oglebay Institute GEMS ProgramsPiano Lessons
President's Physical FitnessSchool Wide Prayer Services
Science Fair CompetitionsSMART Center Programs
Social Studies Fair Competitions

School Notes

  • The Diocese of Wheeling Charleston founded Wheeling Catholic Elementary School in 1896 in Wheeling, West Virginia. Wheeling Catholic Elementary School as it is known today was also called Cathedral Parish School and Wheeling Catholic Consolidated School. Wheeling Catholic Elementary School's primary area of focus is twofold ' education and inner-city services. We are an inner-city school and the last elementary school in the immediate area serving neighborhood children. WCES is a central school meaning more than one parish church subsidizes the budget.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Wheeling Catholic Elementary School?
The acceptance rate of Wheeling Catholic Elementary School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does Wheeling Catholic Elementary School offer?
Wheeling Catholic Elementary School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football and Tennis.
When is the application deadline for Wheeling Catholic Elementary School?
The application deadline for Wheeling Catholic Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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