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Wakefield Elem
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
502 Third, Wakefield, KS 67487 · (785) 461-5437 · Part of Clay Center Unified School District 379
Students
129
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
52%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Wakefield Elem
- Math proficiency 6 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 9.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 27.9%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 35.5%
Location
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502 Third, Wakefield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten7
Grade 110
Grade 223
Grade 314
Grade 414
Grade 514
Grade 617
Grade 718
Grade 812
Enrollment over time
118’20
130’21
151’22
145’23
129’24
Up 9.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 88%Hispanic 9%Black 2%Two or more races 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.