Wheatland Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wheatland Elementary School?
345 students attend Wheatland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Wheatland Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheatland Elementary School?
Wheatland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wheatland Elementary School offer ?
Wheatland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wheatland Elementary School part of?
Wheatland Elementary School is part of Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204.
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