- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Wethersfield Elem School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 174206004204 · Kewanee, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School (217 students)
Wethersfield Elem School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Wethersfield Elem School compares
Wethersfield Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,507
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Wethersfield Cusd 230 reports $14,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Kewanee
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~296 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.