Wheatland Elem

www.usd262.net

346 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Wheatland Elementary School is a public school located in Valley Center, Kansas, serving students within the USD 262 school district. As part of a community-focused district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus, situated on Meadow Street, serves as a hub for local families, prioritizing foundational education through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a dedicated faculty committed to student success.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 262, which seeks to provide high-quality educational opportunities that prepare students for future transitions to middle and high school. By leveraging resources from the district, Wheatland Elementary encourages parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the overall student experience. For families interested in current academic programs, school events, or administrative updates, the school maintains an active presence through the official district website at http://www.usd262.net.

346

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheatland Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	34
Black	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	2

White
285 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.8 %)
Two or More
18 (5.2 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Valley Center Pub Sch
Phone:	(316)755-7040
Website:	http://www.usd262.net
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 98