Excellent
#259 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 14% in state
Wheatfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Kankakee Valley School Corp · Wheatfield, IN
A Kankakee Valley School Corp elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 158 - 251 S Center St, Wheatfield, IN 46392
- Math 59% vs IN 47% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs IN 40% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wheatfield Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wheatfield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,875
Median home value
$228,200
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46392; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demotte Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–3 | Not available | 600 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kankakee Valley School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheatfield Elementary School is listed in Kankakee Valley School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheatfield Elementary School
Wheatfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wheatfield, IN, part of Kankakee Valley School Corp, serving approximately 339 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheatfield Elementary School
What grades does Wheatfield Elementary School serve?
Wheatfield Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Wheatfield Elementary School?
Wheatfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatfield Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheatfield Elementary School rank in IN?
Wheatfield Elementary School ranks #259 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Wheatfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheatfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wheatfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheatfield Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wheatfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wheatfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheatfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wheatfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheatfield Elementary School?
53.4% of students at Wheatfield Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (219) 956-3221
- Area population (ZIP 46392)
- 8,332
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46392; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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