Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Wakefield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wakefield Elementary School's student population of 145 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Rankings
Wakefield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakefield Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wakefield Elementary School's ranking?
Wakefield Elementary School is ranked #915 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Wakefield Elementary School?
145 students attend Wakefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wakefield Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield Elementary School?
Wakefield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wakefield Elementary School offer ?
Wakefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wakefield Elementary School part of?
Wakefield Elementary School is part of Clay County School District.
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