- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valley Center, KS
Wheatland Elem
Federal NCES profile for Wheatland Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201251000160
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheatland Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Valley Center · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheatland Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatland Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Valley Center, KS.
School address
District: Valley Center Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201251000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Wheatland Elem held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 201251000160 · Valley Center, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 13:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Center High (1,011 students)
Wheatland Elem held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wheatland Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Center
Valley Center High
1,011 students
- Valley Center
Valley Center Middle School
802 students
- Valley Center
Valley Center Intermediate School
443 students
- This school 325
Wheatland Elem
325 students
- West Elem 264
West Elem
264 students
- Abilene Elem 254
Abilene Elem
254 students
What this shows Wheatland Elem reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheatland Elem compares
Wheatland Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Kansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Wheatland Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Valley Center Pub Sch reports $14,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheatland Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Center High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Center Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Center Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abilene Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheatland Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Valley Center
2 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheatland Elem
How many students attend Wheatland Elem?
Wheatland Elem has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valley Center, KS. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheatland Elem is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Wheatland Elem?
38.2% of students at Wheatland Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheatland Elem?
The largest demographic group at Wheatland Elem is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Valley Center, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheatland Elem?
Wheatland Elem 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 Wheatland Elem rank among elementary schools in Valley Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheatland Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Valley Center, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Valley Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley Center Pub Sch?
Besides Wheatland Elem, Valley Center Pub Sch also operates Valley Center High (1,011 students), Valley Center Middle School (802 students), and Valley Center Intermediate School (443 students). See the Valley Center Pub Sch district page for the complete list.