- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wheatfield, IN
Kankakee Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Kankakee Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180528000933
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kankakee Valley High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wheatfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kankakee Valley High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kankakee Valley High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wheatfield, IN.
School address
District: Kankakee Valley School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180528000933 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Kankakee Valley High School shrank from 1,081 students in 2022-23 to 995 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 180528000933 · Wheatfield, IN High · MID · TRAD
976 enr · 14.4:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kankakee Valley Middle School (728 students)
Kankakee Valley High School shrank from 1,081 students in 2022-23 to 995 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Kankakee Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kankakee Valley High School
976 students
- Kankakee Valle
Kankakee Valley Middle School
728 students
- Demotte Elemen
Demotte Elementary School
596 students
- Kankakee Valle
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch
469 students
- Wheatfield Ele 324
Wheatfield Elementary School
324 students
What this shows Kankakee Valley High School reports 976 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kankakee Valley High School compares
Kankakee Valley High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.4% | ▼ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Kankakee Valley High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kankakee Valley School Corp reports $11,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kankakee Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Demotte Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kankakee Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~976 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kankakee Valley High School
How many students attend Kankakee Valley High School?
Kankakee Valley High School has 976 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wheatfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,081 (2022-23) → 995 (2023-24), down 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Valley High School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kankakee Valley High School?
33.4% of students at Kankakee Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kankakee Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Kankakee Valley High School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Wheatfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kankakee Valley High School?
Kankakee Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kankakee Valley High School rank among public schools in Wheatfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Kankakee Valley High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wheatfield, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kankakee Valley School Corp?
Besides Kankakee Valley High School, Kankakee Valley School Corp also operates Kankakee Valley Middle School (728 students), Demotte Elementary School (596 students), and Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch (469 students). See the Kankakee Valley School Corp district page for the complete list.