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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,093 students in Kankakee Valley School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Kankakee Valley School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
3,093 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kankakee Valley School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Graduation Rate
93%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.2%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
83%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,568 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,861 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$17,079 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$16,951 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,568
$16,486
Spending / Student
$14,861
$16,362
Best Kankakee Valley School Corp School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Demotte Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 S Halleck
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-2789
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-2789
Gr: PK-3 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Wheatfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 S Center St
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Gr: K-3 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Gr: 4-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Kankakee Valley High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3923 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Kankakee Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5258 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 3,093 students.
What is the rank of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District?
Kankakee Valley School Corp School District is ranked #83 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kankakee Valley School Corp School District?
83% of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District students are White, 15% 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 $14,861 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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