WHEATFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wheatfield Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kankakee Valley School Corp school district, located in Wheatfield, IN with about 336 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Wheatfield Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wheatfield Elementary School, located at 251 S Center St in Wheatfield, Indiana, is a central educational institution serving the local community within the Kankakee Valley School Corporation. The school provides a foundational academic environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood development. As a cornerstone of the small-town Wheatfield area, the school emphasizes a close-knit community feel where faculty and staff work to meet the diverse learning needs of their students.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wheatfield Elementary is committed to the holistic growth of its students, often integrating social-emotional learning and extracurricular engagement into the school experience. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Jasper County community, the school aims to prepare children for their future transitions into middle and high school within the district. Parents and families are typically highly involved in the school’s culture, contributing to an environment that prioritizes student achievement and collaborative partnership between home and school.

For more information, contact Wheatfield Elementary School at (219) 956-3221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.