- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manawa, WI
Little Wolf High
Federal NCES profile for Little Wolf High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550855000968
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Wolf High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manawa · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Wolf High has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Wolf High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manawa, WI.
School address
District: Manawa School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550855000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Little Wolf High shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 550855000968 · Manawa, WI High · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 13.9:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Manawa Elementary (221 students)
Little Wolf High shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Little Wolf High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manawa Element
Manawa Elementary
221 students
- This school
Little Wolf High
195 students
- Manawa Middle
Manawa Middle
112 students
What this shows Little Wolf High reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Wolf High compares
Little Wolf High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 39% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 59% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Little Wolf High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Manawa School District reports $13,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Wolf High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manawa Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manawa Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Wolf High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Wolf High
How many students attend Little Wolf High?
Little Wolf High has 195 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manawa, WI. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Wolf High?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Wolf High is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Wolf High?
23.4% of students at Little Wolf High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Wolf High?
The largest demographic group at Little Wolf High is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Manawa, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Wolf High?
Little Wolf High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Wolf High rank among public schools in Manawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Wolf High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manawa, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manawa School District?
Besides Little Wolf High, Manawa School District also operates Manawa Elementary (221 students) and Manawa Middle (112 students). See the Manawa School District district page for the complete list.