Wheatland Elementary

443 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wheatland Elementary is a public school located in the eastern part of Wichita, Kansas, serving students within the Andover Public Schools district (USD 385). Situated in a growing suburban area, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth, consistently aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to middle school.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which play a significant role in creating a supportive atmosphere for learners. Beyond the core curriculum, Wheatland often highlights initiatives that promote student engagement, such as extracurricular activities, technology integration, and personalized learning approaches. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Wichita/Andover community, Wheatland Elementary continues to be a focal point for families seeking a stable and high-quality educational experience in a modern suburban setting.

443

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wheatland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	36
Black	8
Asian	49
Two or More	37

White
313 (70.7%)
Asian
49 (11.1%)
Two or More
37 (8.4%)
Hispanic
36 (8.1%)
Black
8 (1.8%)

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:	Andover
Phone:	(316)218-4820
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 56

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wheatland Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	92
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wheatland Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	46.3%
Male	238	53.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th