Wheeler Independent School District

Wheeler Independent School District is a U.S. local government educational institution located in Wheeler, Texas, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2009. As a school district serving rural students, the organization focuses on providing education and supporting academic development for students in the Wheeler area. The district has consistently received federal grant awards that support educational programming and student resources, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in a small, rural community.

Wheeler Independent School District has been the recipient of multiple federal grant awards, primarily through the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The district has received annual Small, Rural School Achievement Program formula grants from 2021 to 2025, which provide critical funding support for rural educational institutions. Additionally, the district has obtained several significant sub-awards from the Texas Education Agency, including Title I, Part A grants designed to provide supplemental resources for schools with high concentrations of low-income students. Notable sub-awards also include COVID-19 emergency relief funding, such as the CRRSA Act's ESSER II funding and the American Rescue Plan's ESSER III funding, which aimed to help schools safely reopen and address pandemic-related educational challenges. The district has also received sub-awards from the Texas Department of Agriculture, indicating its engagement with multiple state-level educational and agricultural support programs. These grants collectively demonstrate Wheeler Independent School District's focus on improving educational quality, supporting low-income students, and responding to emergency educational needs in its community.