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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Wheatland Elementary

15200 E. 21st Street, Wichita, KS 67230Andover →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
433
Students
Total enrolled
$9,365
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 35% vs nat'l
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
59/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 433 students in grades KG–05 in Wichita, Kansas.
35% below average funding
District spends $9,365 per pupil, 35% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 59th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wheatland Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Wichita, Kansas, serving grades KG–05 with 433 students. The district invests $9,365 per student — 35% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 9% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Wheatland Elementary

433
Total Students
16.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
9%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution221 male · 212 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility9%
National avg 52% · 37 students
Student Composition
11%
74%
Asian11%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black2%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200336001913

Academic Outcomes at Wheatland Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
59
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 59th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 67230

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,365Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,365
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,120
Student Support$1,779
Administration$1,124
Operations$1,405
Other$936
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,365 spent per student, an estimated $4,149 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
30%
State government
65.2%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal programs
4.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 9% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,365/student, 35% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Robert M. Martin ElementaryPrairie Creek ElementaryCottonwood ElementaryMeadowlark Elementary
+1 more
↓
Middle
Andover Middle SchoolAndover Central Middle School
↓
High School
Andover HighAndover Central High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountySedgwick County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAndover →
Phone: (316)218-4820
NCES ID: 200336001913
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Wichita seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Andover
Other
Andover eCademy
3,223 students · KG–12
0% FRL
High
Andover High
1,014 students · 09–12
17% FRL
High
Andover Central High School
856 students · 09–12
17% FRL
Mid
Andover Middle School
726 students · 06–08
20% FRL
Mid
Andover Central Middle School
601 students · 06–08
23% FRL
Elem
Robert M. Martin Elementary
506 students · KG–05
● 38 opp10% FRL
Elem
Prairie Creek Elementary
481 students · PK–05
29% FRL
Elem
Cottonwood Elementary
417 students · KG–05
29% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
15200 E. 21st Street, Wichita, KS 67230
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.