Wheatland Elementary School serves 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Wheatland Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheatland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wheatland Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wheatland Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wheatland Elementary 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 1264 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
2%
7%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatland Elementary School's ranking?
Wheatland Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Wheatland Elementary School?
358 students attend Wheatland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wheatland Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatland Elementary School?
Wheatland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wheatland Elementary School offer ?
Wheatland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wheatland Elementary School part of?
Wheatland Elementary School is part of Andover School District.
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