Kankakee Valley Intermediate School

Q: Is Kankakee Valley Intermediate School a good school?

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School ranks 297 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Wheatfield, Indiana, serving 464 students in grades 4-5. The school is part of the Kankakee Valley School Corporation, which is ranked 99 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School consistently outperforms the state and district averages on ILEARN assessments for English Language Arts and Math, with 50% of students proficient or better in ELA and 53.03% in Math, compared to the district's 47.22% and 45.24%, respectively. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 21.2% in 2020-2021 to 12.2% in 2022-2023, though this is still higher than the state average. Interestingly, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (50%) compared to the state average and nearby schools in the district, such as Wheatfield Elementary and DeMotte Elementary.

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School's racial makeup is predominantly white (82.54%), which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools in the Kankakee Valley School Corporation. The school's higher spending per student, at $9,004 in 2021-2022, may be a contributing factor to its academic success, as it is higher than the state average and the nearby schools in the district. Overall, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is a high-performing school that serves a more economically disadvantaged population compared to its neighbors, and the district should continue to invest in the school to maintain and improve its performance.

Detail:

Public 4-5

12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392

(219) 987-2027

District: Kankakee Valley School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
297^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,004

Students who attend Kankakee Valley Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Kankakee Valley Middle School
High:	Kankakee Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 467

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.9%

Hispanic:

16.5%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kankakee Valley Intermediate School ranks better than 70.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), Hispanic (16.5%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Kankakee Valley School Corp District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is 16.1, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Kankakee Valley School Corp District! (See more...)

Compare Kankakee Valley Intermediate School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kankakee Valley Intermediate School is $9,004, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Kankakee Valley School Corp District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Kankakee Valley School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Kankakee Valley School Corp 88^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kankakee Valley Intermediate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	64.35	329^th	959	65.7%
2006	60.05	410^th	961	57.3%
2007	53.11	536^th	985	45.6%
2008	73.63	210^th	996	78.9%
2009	68.71	315^th	1003	68.6%
2010	74.32	229^th	1009	77.3%
2011	64.70	389^th	1025	62.0%
2012	58.87	474^th	1015	53.3%
2013	69.21	320^th	1035	69.1%
2014	62.06	444^th	1036	57.1%
2015	64.62	381^st	1040	63.4%
2016	67.07	361^st	1046	65.5%
2017	69.83	305^th	1033	70.5%
2018	73.02	257^th	1027	75.0%
2019	76.38	208^th	1031	79.8%
2021	67.94	322^nd	1016	68.3%
2022	70.29	303^rd	1020	70.3%
2023	70.03	303^rd	1016	70.2%
2024	70.09	297^th	1010	70.6%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kankakee Valley Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	684	3	2	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	719
2003	684	3	2	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	719
2004	725	3	4	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	771
2005	702	2	7	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	756
2006	693	1	5	60	2	n/a	n/a	0	761
2007	711	2	6	67	5	n/a	n/a	16	807
2008	690	3	3	65	3	n/a	n/a	17	781
2009	756	3	5	48	3	n/a	n/a	28	843
2010	751	3	4	51	4	n/a	n/a	20	833
2011	765	3	7	55	6	0	22	0	858
2012	469	5	3	52	1	0	14	0	544
2013	462	4	2	48	0	0	14	0	530
2014	449	4	4	57	2	0	5	0	521
2015	456	3	2	56	3	0	5	0	525
2016	502	0	0	43	2	0	6	0	553
2017	467	1	1	56	2	0	2	0	529
2018	468	1	3	59	1	0	1	0	533
2019	443	2	3	46	1	1	5	0	501
2020	417	1	3	57	2	1	9	0	490
2021	421	1	5	71	0	0	6	0	504
2022	417	1	5	67	0	0	4	0	494
2023	383	0	2	73	0	0	6	0	464
2024	378	0	2	77	0	0	10	0	467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kankakee Valley Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	719	38.8	18.5	29.3
2003	719	38.8	18.5	29.3
2004	771	36.0	21.4	32
2005	756	37.0	20.4	29.2
2006	761	37.0	20.6	30
2007	807	n/a	n/a	29.6
2008	781	39.3	19.9	28.1
2009	843	40.0	21.1	30.8
2010	833	40.0	20.8	37.8
2011	858	36.0	23.8	36.4
2012	544	27.0	20.1	41.7
2013	530	27.0	19.6	39.4
2014	521	28.0	18.6	43.8
2015	525	27.0	19.4	41.7
2016	553	27.0	20.4	36.9
2017	529	29.0	18.2	34
2018	533	28.0	19.0	42.8
2019	501	26.5	18.9	46.1
2020	490	27.2	17.9	46.9
2021	504	28.0	18.0	41.7
2022	494	27.8	17.7	41.1
2023	464	27.5	16.8	50
2024	467	29.0	16.1	55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kankakee Valley Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	719	38.8	18.5	29.3
2003	719	38.8	18.5	29.3
2004	771	36.0	21.4	32
2005	756	37.0	20.4	29.2
2006	761	37.0	20.6	30
2007	807	n/a	n/a	29.6
2008	781	39.3	19.9	28.1
2009	843	40.0	21.1	30.8
2010	833	40.0	20.8	37.8
2011	858	36.0	23.8	36.4
2012	544	27.0	20.1	41.7
2013	530	27.0	19.6	39.4
2014	521	28.0	18.6	43.8
2015	525	27.0	19.4	41.7
2016	553	27.0	20.4	36.9
2017	529	29.0	18.2	34
2018	533	28.0	19.0	42.8
2019	501	26.5	18.9	46.1
2020	490	27.2	17.9	46.9
2021	504	28.0	18.0	41.7
2022	494	27.8	17.7	41.1
2023	464	27.5	16.8	50
2024	467	29.0	16.1	55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kankakee Valley Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$60 (0.8%)	$7,190 (99.2%)	$7,250
2020	$54 (0.7%)	$7,395 (99.3%)	$7,449
2021	$76 (0.9%)	$8,023 (99.1%)	$8,099
2022	$490 (5.4%)	$8,514 (94.6%)	$9,004

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kankakee Valley Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 208^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 303^rd of 1016 Elementary schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kankakee Valley Intermediate School)	60.8	56.4	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kankakee Valley School Corp)	60.8	56.4	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Kankakee Valley Intermediate School)	66	69.1	3.1%
4th Grade Math (Kankakee Valley School Corp)	66	69.1	3.1%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Kankakee Valley Intermediate School)	61.3	44.6	16.8%
4th Grade Science (Kankakee Valley School Corp)	61.3	44.6	16.8%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kankakee Valley Intermediate School)	55.7	45.8	9.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kankakee Valley School Corp)	55.7	45.8	9.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Kankakee Valley Intermediate School)	55.3	37.8	17.5%
5th Grade Math (Kankakee Valley School Corp)	55.3	37.8	17.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Kankakee Valley Intermediate School)	59	40.8	18.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Kankakee Valley School Corp)	59	40.8	18.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	501	464	7.4%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	46	73	58.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	443	383	13.5%
Two or More Races	5	6	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.1%	50%	3.9%

Schools Near Kankakee Valley Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School	Public	4-5	12345 N 550 W	Wheatfield	46392	Jasper County	Kankakee Valley School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 987-2027	467	29	16.1	55.9%	378 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (16.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	70.1	297^th of 1010 public elementary schools	70.6%		70	303^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	70.2%	6		53.0	46.9		50.0		60.3	45.6		53.0	38.6	$9,004	$490	$8,514
DeMotte Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1000 S Halleck	DeMotte	46310	Jasper County	Kankakee Valley School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 987-2789	600	39	15.3	46.8%	485 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.5%)								(n/a)	51.8				51.8	75.5				75.5		$9,774	$893	$8,881
Wheatfield Elementary School	Public	K-3	251 S Center St	Wheatfield	46392	Jasper County	Kankakee Valley School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 956-3221	339	25	13.5	53.4%	300 (88.5%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)								(n/a)	50.6				50.6	67.0				67.0		$9,429	$825	$8,604
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-6	10280 N 450 E	Roselawn	46310	Jasper County	North Newton School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 345-3458	250	20	12.6	59.6%	202 (80.8%)	1 (0.4%)	39 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	56.9	448^th of 1010 public elementary schools	55.6%		57.3	453^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	55.4%	5	35.7	36.7	47.5	37.1	39.5	54.8	30.0	42.5	37.1	42.2	50.0	$9,370	$981	$8,389
Hebron Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	307 S Main St	Hebron	46341	Porter County	MSD Boone Township	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 996-4771	487	28	17.3	46.2%	409 (84.0%)	6 (1.2%)	54 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.3%)	70.6	290^th of 1010 public elementary schools	71.3%		79.5	191^st of 1016 public elementary schools	81.2%	99	54.6	48.0	45.2		49.1	68.2	45.3	42.5		51.4	53.4	$10,169	$549	$9,620
Kouts Elementary School	Public	K-5	302 E College Ave	Kouts	46347	Porter County	East Porter County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 766-2231	319	22	14.8	31.7%	298 (93.4%)	4 (1.3%)	16 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.6	381^st of 1010 public elementary schools	62.3%		65.5	354^th of 1016 public elementary schools	65.2%	27	47.1	39.7	41.9		42.8	62.8	48.3	32.6		48.7	54.8	$8,707	$489	$8,218
Boone Grove Elementary School	Public	4-5	325 W 550 S	Boone Grove	46302	Porter County	Porter Township School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 462-1032	198	13	15.8	28.3%	156 (78.8%)	1 (0.5%)	32 (16.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	78.5	199^th of 1010 public elementary schools	80.3%		73.4	258^th of 1016 public elementary schools	74.6%	59		51.0	48.9		50.0		61.5	63.8		62.6	46.8	$9,324	$760	$8,564
Winfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13128 Montgomery St	Crown Point	46307	Lake County	Crown Point Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(219) 663-2287	613	35	17.6	14.4%	411 (67.0%)	34 (5.5%)	123 (20.1%)	20 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.8%)	84.8	132^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	86.9%					(n/a)	50.0	56.8	53.7		53.2	73.1	66.7	67.4		69.3	53.7	$10,411	$292	$10,119
Three Creeks Elementary School	Public	K-5	670 S Burr St	Lowell	46356	Lake County	Tri-Creek School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 696-5740	502	22	22.8	35.5%	424 (84.5%)	5 (1.0%)	58 (11.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	79.4	189^th of 1010 public elementary schools	81.3%		75	228^th of 1016 public elementary schools	77.6%	39	49.4	44.1	63.8		52.2	78.8	56.0	70.0		68.0	43.8	$9,168	$782	$8,385
Porter Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	208 S 725 W	Hebron	46341	Porter County	Porter Township School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 476-3455	493	30	16.7	33.7%	393 (79.7%)	5 (1.0%)	78 (15.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.4%)								(n/a)	48.3				48.3	69.7				69.7		$8,112	$251	$7,860

Frequently Asked Questions about Kankakee Valley Intermediate School

Is Kankakee Valley Intermediate School a good school?

Kankakee Valley Intermediate School ranks 297^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Kankakee Valley Intermediate School?

Students at Kankakee Valley Intermediate School are 81% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Kankakee Valley Intermediate School in?

Kankakee Valley School Corp

What schools do graduates of Kankakee Valley Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Kankakee Valley Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kankakee Valley Middle School
High : Kankakee Valley High School

How many students attend Kankakee Valley Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended Kankakee Valley Intermediate School.

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