- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wheatfield, IN
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180528001412
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wheatfield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wheatfield, IN.
School address
District: Kankakee Valley School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180528001412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 180528001412 · Wheatfield, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 17.4:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kankakee Valley High School (976 students)
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kankakee Valle
Kankakee Valley High School
976 students
- Kankakee Valle
Kankakee Valley Middle School
728 students
- Demotte Elemen
Demotte Elementary School
596 students
- This school
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch
469 students
- Wheatfield Ele 324
Wheatfield Elementary School
324 students
What this shows Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch compares
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kankakee Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Demotte Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheatfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch'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
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Wheatfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wheatfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch?
45.3% of students at Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Wheatfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch?
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Intermediate Sch rank among public schools in Wheatfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch ranks #2 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 Intermediate Sch, Kankakee Valley School Corp also operates Kankakee Valley High School (976 students), Kankakee Valley Middle School (728 students), and Demotte Elementary School (596 students). See the Kankakee Valley School Corp district page for the complete list.