- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kewanee, IL
Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174206004205
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Kewanee · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 217
- students enrolled
Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Kewanee, IL.
School address
District: Wethersfield Cusd 230 · Illinois
NCES ID 174206004205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 174206004205 · Kewanee, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wethersfield Elem School (296 students)
Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School compares
Wethersfield Jr/Sr High 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Illinois - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Wethersfield Jr/Sr High 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 Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wethersfield Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wethersfield Jr/Sr High 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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School?
Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kewanee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Kewanee, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School?
Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Jr/Sr High School rank among schools in Kewanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 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 Jr/Sr High School, Wethersfield Cusd 230 also operates Wethersfield Elem School (296 students). See the Wethersfield Cusd 230 district page for the complete list.