Kankakee Valley Intermediate School

12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 467 students in grades 4-5, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in IN
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School's student population of 467 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#474 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
51%
38%
49%
41%
47%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kankakee Valley Intermediate School's ranking?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is ranked #474 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Kankakee Valley Intermediate School often compared to?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Demotte Elementary School, Kankakee Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kankakee Valley Intermediate School?
467 students attend Kankakee Valley Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kankakee Valley Intermediate School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kankakee Valley Intermediate School?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kankakee Valley Intermediate School offer ?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kankakee Valley Intermediate School part of?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is part of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District.

School Reviews

5   6/20/2014
its a great school if you are going into fourth grade i recomend mrs.webster
- Posted by Student/Alumni - kayle

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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