Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wheatland Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wheatland Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Wheatland Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wheatland Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 1280 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheatland Elementary School's ranking?
Wheatland Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Wheatland Elementary School often compared to?
Wheatland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Elementary School, Sunflower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Wheatland Elementary School?
433 students attend Wheatland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wheatland Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatland Elementary School?
Wheatland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheatland Elementary School part of?
Wheatland Elementary School is part of Andover School District.
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