Below Average
#1161 of 1,294 schools in KS
Wakefield Elem
Elementary School · Clay County · Wakefield, KS
A Clay County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 40, Wakefield, KS 67487
- Math 30% proficient (2025)
- Reading 29% proficient (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wakefield Elem score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 43 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wakefield Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low211/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,402
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67487; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Clay County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 4–5 | Not available | 146 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–3 | Not available | 384 | 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.
Clay County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,166NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wakefield Elem is listed in Clay County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wakefield Elem
Wakefield Elem is a public elementary school in Wakefield, KS, part of Clay County, serving approximately 145 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,161 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wakefield Elem
What grades does Wakefield Elem serve?
Wakefield Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Wakefield Elem?
Wakefield Elem has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Elem is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wakefield Elem rank in KS?
Wakefield Elem ranks #1,161 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Wakefield Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Wakefield Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Wakefield Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wakefield Elem has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wakefield Elem a charter school?
No, Wakefield Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wakefield Elem a Title I school?
No, Wakefield Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wakefield Elem?
60.7% of students at Wakefield Elem 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (785) 461-5437
- Area population (ZIP 67487)
- 1,503
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67487; 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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