KANKAKEE VALLEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kankakee Valley School Corp school district, located in Wheatfield, IN with about 533 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 28 teachers, Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School (KVIS) is a public school located in Wheatfield, Indiana, serving students in grades 3 through 5 as part of the Kankakee Valley School Corporation. The school is situated in a rural setting and functions as a bridge between the primary school experience and the more departmentalized middle school environment, focusing on foundational academic skills, social development, and preparation for upper-level elementary education.

As a key component of the local district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of upper-elementary students. KVIS works closely with the surrounding community to provide a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics like math, reading, and science with enrichment opportunities. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and positive character development, aiming to prepare its students for a smooth transition into the middle school grades.

For more information, contact Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch at (219) 987-2027 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
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KANKAKEE VALLEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wheatfield, IN with about 533 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
533
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 533 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KANKAKEE VALLEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.

White
87.8%
Hispanic/Latino
11.1%
Asian
0.6%
Two or more races
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.