WHEATLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wheatland Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wheatland school district, located in Grainfield, KS with about 42 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 5 teachers, Wheatland Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
Wheatland Elementary School is a small, rural educational institution located in Grainfield, Kansas. Serving the local community in Gove County, the school provides a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged children. As part of a smaller district, it typically emphasizes a close-knit academic atmosphere where students receive personalized attention, fostering a supportive environment that reflects the values of the surrounding agricultural community.
The school operates as a central pillar for families in the Grainfield area, focusing on essential academic growth, social development, and community engagement. By maintaining smaller class sizes, Wheatland Elementary aims to ensure that each student has the opportunity to succeed within a stable, traditional classroom setting. For residents of the area, the school represents a commitment to maintaining quality public education while preserving the unique culture and connectivity of rural Kansas life.
For more information, contact Wheatland Elementary School at (785) 673-4365 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Grainfield, KS 67737-0174
(785) 673-4365
WHEATLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Grainfield, KS with about 42 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wheatland
- Total Students:
- 42
- Teachers:
- 5.3
- 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 school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 42 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHEATLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.7%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Female
- 35.7%
- Male
- 64.3%
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.