Enrollment
341
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolf Branch Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolf Branch Middle School
Wolf Branch Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Swansea, Illinois, enrolling 341 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 341 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Wolf Branch Sd 113, also runs Wolf Branch Elem School (482 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 Middle School compares
Wolf Branch Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wolf Branch Sd 113, which includes Wolf Branch Middle 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 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
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~341 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Swansea on the city page.
Is Wolf Branch Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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