Kankakee Valley School Corp School District

12021 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Kankakee Valley School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,147 students in Kankakee Valley School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Kankakee Valley School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
3,147 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Kankakee Valley School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#69 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
434 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
15%
# Black Students
8 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
2,626 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
84%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
37
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
213
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
209
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
246
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
234
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
231
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
244
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
260
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
242
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
215
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
274
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
268
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
232
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
6
2,406

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,577 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,894 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,577
$13,222
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,894
$12,852
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kankakee Valley School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Demotte Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 S Halleck
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-2789
Grades: PK-3
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Wheatfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
251 S Center St
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Grades: K-3
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Grades: 4-5
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Kankakee Valley High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3923 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #55.
Kankakee Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5258 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kankakee Valley School Corp School District?
Kankakee Valley School Corp School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,147 students.
What is the rank of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District?
Kankakee Valley School Corp School District is ranked #66 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kankakee Valley School Corp School District?
84% of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District?
Kankakee Valley School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Kankakee Valley School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,894 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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