- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Swansea, IL
Wolf Branch Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wolf Branch Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174296005723
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolf Branch Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Swansea · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 341
- students enrolled
Wolf Branch Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Branch Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Swansea, IL.
School address
District: Wolf Branch Sd 113 · Illinois
NCES ID 174296005723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wolf Branch Middle School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 174296005723 · Swansea, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolf Branch Elem School (482 students)
Wolf Branch Middle School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Wolf Branch Middle School compares
Wolf Branch Middle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
African American 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Wolf Branch Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Branch Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolf Branch Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wolf Branch Middle School
How many students attend Wolf Branch Middle School?
Wolf Branch Middle School has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Swansea, IL. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolf Branch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolf Branch Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolf Branch Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wolf Branch Middle School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Swansea, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolf Branch Middle School?
Wolf Branch Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wolf Branch Middle School rank among public schools in Swansea?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolf Branch Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Wolf Branch Sd 113 also operates Wolf Branch Elem School (482 students). See the Wolf Branch Sd 113 district page for the complete list.