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Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kankakee Valley Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kankakee Valley Middle School
Kankakee Valley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wheatfield, Indiana, enrolling 728 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 728 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #287.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kankakee Valley School Corp also operates Kankakee Valley High School (976 students) and Demotte Elementary School (596 students) alongside Kankakee Valley Middle 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 Middle School compares
Kankakee Valley Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kankakee Valley School Corp, which includes Kankakee Valley Middle 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 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
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 middle 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 (~728 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wheatfield on the city page.
Is Kankakee Valley Middle School a good school?
Kankakee Valley Middle School earns 41/100 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 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.
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