Enrollment
195
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 550855000968
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manawa · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Wolf High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Little Wolf High
Little Wolf High is a mid-sized high school in Manawa, Wisconsin, enrolling 195 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wisconsin median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 195 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Among 292 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #216, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Manawa School District also operates Manawa Elementary (221 students) and Manawa Middle (112 students) alongside Little Wolf High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Little Wolf High compares
Little Wolf High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manawa School District, which includes Little Wolf High.
$13,776
Per student
-8%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.2%
State 51.9%
Federal 9.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Manawa on the city page.
Is Little Wolf High a good school?
Little Wolf High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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