Enrollment
482
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Swansea, IL
Wolf Branch Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wolf Branch Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174296004310
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolf Branch Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Swansea · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 482
- students enrolled
Wolf Branch Elem School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Branch Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Swansea, IL.
School address
District: Wolf Branch Sd 113 · Illinois
NCES ID 174296004310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolf Branch Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolf Branch Elem School
Wolf Branch Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Swansea, Illinois, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Wolf Branch Sd 113 spends $13,277 per pupil, 22% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Swansea's public schools, it stands alongside High Mount Elem School (325 students): Wolf Branch Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 12.5:1).
Its district, Wolf Branch Sd 113, also runs Wolf Branch Middle School (341 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 Wolf Branch Elem School compares
Wolf Branch 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,277
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 59.8%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Wolf Branch Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wolf Branch Sd 113, which includes Wolf Branch Elem School.
$13,277
Per student
-22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.7%
State 42.6%
Federal 6.7%
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 Wolf Branch Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Branch Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolf Branch Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Swansea
1 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 (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wolf Branch Elem School
How many students attend Wolf Branch Elem School?
Wolf Branch Elem School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Swansea, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolf Branch Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolf Branch Elem School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolf Branch Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wolf Branch Elem School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Swansea, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolf Branch Elem School?
Wolf Branch Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Wolf Branch Elem School rank among public schools in Swansea?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Branch Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Swansea, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Swansea on the city page.
Is Wolf Branch Elem School a good school?
Wolf Branch Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. 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 Wolf Branch Sd 113?
Besides Wolf Branch Elem School, Wolf Branch Sd 113 also operates Wolf Branch Middle School (341 students). See the Wolf Branch Sd 113 district page for the complete list.
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