Excellent
#60 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 5% in state
Wheatland Elem
Elementary School · Valley Center Pub Sch · Valley Center, KS
A Valley Center Pub Sch elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 Meadow, Valley Center, KS 67147
- Math 54% proficient (2025)
- Reading 60% proficient (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wheatland Elem score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wheatland 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low155/100K
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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
$82,711
Median home value
$227,900
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
39.4%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Abilene ElemEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–3 | 0.6 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Chisholm Trail ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 401 | 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.
Valley Center Pub Sch
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheatland Elem is listed in Valley Center Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheatland Elem
Wheatland Elem is a public elementary school in Valley Center, KS, part of Valley Center Pub Sch, serving approximately 335 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheatland Elem
What grades does Wheatland Elem serve?
Wheatland Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Wheatland Elem?
Wheatland Elem has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Elem is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheatland Elem rank in KS?
Wheatland Elem ranks #60 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Wheatland Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheatland Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Wheatland Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheatland Elem has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wheatland Elem a charter school?
No, Wheatland Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheatland Elem a Title I school?
No, Wheatland Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheatland Elem?
44.2% of students at Wheatland 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (316) 755-7040
- Area population (ZIP 67147)
- 11,193
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
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 67147; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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