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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,252 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 47% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
3,252 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
65,168 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 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IN)
#44 out of 392 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
36%
This chart display 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 IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
43%
This chart display 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 IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.54
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
415 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
5 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
2,773 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
85%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
28
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
244
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
227
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
225
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
291
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
261
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
79,154
# Ungraded Students:
7
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,106 is higher than the state median of $13,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,478 is less than the state median of $12,810. 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 display total revenue of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart display total spending of Kankakee Valley School Corp  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,106
$13,179
This chart display 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 IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,478
$12,810
This chart display 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 IN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kankakee Valley School Corp School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Demotte Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 S Halleck
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-2789
Grades: PK-3
| 580 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wheatfield Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
251 S Center St - 158
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Grades: K-3
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Kankakee Valley High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3923 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Grades: 9-12
| 1,062 students
Rank: #44.
Kankakee Valley Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5258 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #55.
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School
Math: 44% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Grades: 4-5
| 494 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 3,252 students.
What is the rank of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District?
Kankakee Valley School Corp School District is ranked #46 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kankakee Valley School Corp School District?
85% of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Kankakee Valley School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,478 is less than the state median of $12,810. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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