- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Wolf Branch Elem School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 174296004310 · Swansea, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolf Branch Middle School (341 students)
Wolf Branch Elem School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Wolf Branch Elem School compares
Wolf Branch 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,965
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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 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.
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
District finance for Wolf Branch Sd 113 reports $12,965 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Swansea
1 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 (~482 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.