Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Wheatfield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheatfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Wheatfield Elementary School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wheatfield Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatfield Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatfield Elementary School's ranking?
Wheatfield Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wheatfield Elementary School often compared to?
Wheatfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Demotte Elementary School, Olive Township Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Wheatfield Elementary School?
339 students attend Wheatfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wheatfield Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatfield Elementary School?
Wheatfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wheatfield Elementary School offer ?
Wheatfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Wheatfield Elementary School part of?
Wheatfield Elementary School is part of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District.
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