Wheatland Elementary School

Wheatland
436 Elm
Grainfield, KS 67737
58 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
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.
58
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    55 (94.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (3.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wheatland
Phone: (785)673-4365
Website: http://www.thunderhawks.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 22
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 7
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 5
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Grinnell Grade School
Grinnell Public Schools
39 Students
202 S Monroe
Grinnell, KS 67738 (8.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th