Enrollment
296
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kewanee, IL
Wethersfield Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wethersfield Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174206004204
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wethersfield Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kewanee · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 296
- students enrolled
Wethersfield Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wethersfield Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kewanee, IL.
School address
District: Wethersfield Cusd 230 · Illinois
NCES ID 174206004204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wethersfield Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wethersfield Elem School
Wethersfield Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kewanee, Illinois, enrolling 296 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Wethersfield Cusd 230 spends $12,905 per pupil, 24% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kewanee's public schools, it stands alongside Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School (217 students): Wethersfield Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 10.3:1).
Its district, Wethersfield Cusd 230, also runs Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School (217 students).
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 Wethersfield Elem School compares
Wethersfield Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Wethersfield Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wethersfield Cusd 230, which includes Wethersfield Elem School.
$12,905
Per student
-24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 47.5%
Federal 9.5%
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 Wethersfield Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wethersfield Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Kewanee
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wethersfield Elem School
How many students attend Wethersfield Elem School?
Wethersfield Elem School has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kewanee, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wethersfield Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wethersfield Elem School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wethersfield Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wethersfield Elem School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Kewanee, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wethersfield Elem School?
Wethersfield Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wethersfield Elem School rank among schools in Kewanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Wethersfield Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kewanee, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kewanee on the city page.
Is Wethersfield Elem School a good school?
Wethersfield Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois 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 Wethersfield Cusd 230?
Besides Wethersfield Elem School, Wethersfield Cusd 230 also operates Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School (217 students). See the Wethersfield Cusd 230 district page for the complete list.
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