- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wheatfield, IN
Kankakee Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kankakee Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180528000934
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kankakee Valley Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wheatfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kankakee Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kankakee Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wheatfield, IN.
School address
District: Kankakee Valley School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180528000934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Kankakee Valley Middle School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 180528000934 · Wheatfield, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 15.8:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kankakee Valley High School (976 students)
Kankakee Valley Middle School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Kankakee Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kankakee Valle
Kankakee Valley High School
976 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kankakee Valley Middle School compares
Kankakee Valley Middle School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Kankakee Valley Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Demotte Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheatfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kankakee Valley Middle 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 middle 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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kankakee Valley Middle School
How many students attend Kankakee Valley Middle School?
Kankakee Valley Middle School has 728 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wheatfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kankakee Valley Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher 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 Middle School?
40.6% of students at Kankakee Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kankakee Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kankakee Valley Middle School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Wheatfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kankakee Valley Middle School?
Kankakee Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Wheatfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Kankakee Valley Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Kankakee Valley School Corp also operates Kankakee Valley High School (976 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.