Top Rankings
Wheatland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 99 students in Wheatland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Wheatland School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
99 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wheatland School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,636 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,707 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,636
$16,276
Spending / Student
$26,707
$17,192
Best Wheatland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
436 Elm
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4365
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4365
Grades: PK-4
| 59 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wheatland High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2920 K 23
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grainfield, KS 67737
(785) 673-4223
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheatland School District?
Wheatland School District manages 2 public schools serving 99 students.
What is the rank of Wheatland School District?
Wheatland School District is ranked #11 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland School District?
92% of Wheatland School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheatland School District?
Wheatland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Wheatland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,707 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
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