- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
Wolfs Crossing Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wolfs Crossing Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173027005457
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolfs Crossing Elem School earns 64/100 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 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 414
- students enrolled
Wolfs Crossing Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfs Crossing Elem School ranks #1 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173027005457 · Aurora, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Oswego High School (2,870 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 21 schools in Aurora. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wolfs Crossing Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oswego High Sc
Oswego High School
2,870 students
- Oswego East Hi
Oswego East High School
2,758 students
- Traughber Jr H 1,070
Traughber Jr High School
1,070 students
- Thompson Jr Hi 832
Thompson Jr High School
832 students
- Lakewood Creek 767
Lakewood Creek Elementary
767 students
- This school 414
Wolfs Crossing Elem School
414 students
What this shows Wolfs Crossing Elem School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolfs Crossing Elem School compares
Wolfs Crossing 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
Asian 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Wolfs Crossing Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes Wolfs Crossing Elem School.
$16,904
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wolfs Crossing Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oswego East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Traughber Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Creek Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolfs Crossing Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Aurora
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Olney C Allen Elem School
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712 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
C M Bardwell Elem School
Standard public school
679 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Children Preschool
Standard public school
643 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Nicholas a Hermes Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Freeman Elem School
Standard public school
529 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Greenman Elem School
Standard public school
528 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wolfs Crossing Elem School
How many students attend Wolfs Crossing Elem School?
Wolfs Crossing Elem School has 414 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfs Crossing Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfs Crossing Elem School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Wolfs Crossing Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wolfs Crossing Elem School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolfs Crossing Elem School?
Wolfs Crossing Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Wolfs Crossing Elem School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfs Crossing Elem School ranks #1 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 308?
Besides Wolfs Crossing Elem School, Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students), Oswego East High School (2,758 students), and Traughber Jr High School (1,070 students). See the Cusd 308 district page for the complete list.
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