Enrollment
976
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180528000933
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wheatfield · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kankakee Valley High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kankakee Valley High School
Kankakee Valley High School is a large high school in Wheatfield, Indiana, enrolling 976 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 91% of state schools at 976 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #186, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 325 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 197 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 976 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kankakee Valley School Corp also operates Kankakee Valley Middle School (728 students) and Demotte Elementary School (596 students) alongside Kankakee Valley High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kankakee Valley High School compares
Kankakee Valley High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,932
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kankakee Valley School Corp, which includes Kankakee Valley High School.
$10,932
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 59.1%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~976 students)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wheatfield on the city page.
Is Kankakee Valley High School a good school?
Kankakee Valley High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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