Excellent
#202 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 16% in state
Wheatland Elementary
Elementary School · Andover · Wichita, KS
An Andover elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15200 E. 21st Street, Wichita, KS 67230
- Math 83% proficient (2025)
- Reading 80% proficient (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wheatland Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wheatland Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,173
Median home value
$388,400
Median rent
$2,026/mo
College educated
62.7%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert M. Martin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Andover EcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 3,618 | 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.
Andover
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $7,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wheatland Elementary is listed in Andover; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wheatland Elementary
Wheatland Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Andover, serving approximately 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wheatland Elementary
What grades does Wheatland Elementary serve?
Wheatland Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wheatland Elementary?
Wheatland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wheatland Elementary rank in KS?
Wheatland Elementary ranks #202 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Wheatland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheatland Elementary 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 Wheatland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wheatland Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wheatland Elementary a charter school?
No, Wheatland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wheatland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wheatland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wheatland Elementary?
8.5% of students at Wheatland Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (316) 218-4820
- Area population (ZIP 67230)
- 11,822
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 67230; 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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