- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairchance, PA
A L Wilson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for A L Wilson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420210007575
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A L Wilson El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 341
- students enrolled
A L Wilson El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Albert Gallatin Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420210007575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
A L Wilson El Sch held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 420210007575 · Fairchance, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert Gallatin Area Shs (920 students)
A L Wilson El Sch held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
A L Wilson El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert Gallati
Albert Gallatin Area Shs
920 students
- Albert Gallati
Albert Gallatin North Ms
375 students
- This school 341
A L Wilson El Sch
341 students
- Albert Gallati 318
Albert Gallatin South Ms
318 students
- George J Plava 314
George J Plava El Sch
314 students
- Masontown El S 251
Masontown El Sch
251 students
What this shows A L Wilson El Sch reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How A L Wilson El Sch compares
A L Wilson El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% 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
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,490
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, A L Wilson El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albert Gallatin Area Sd reports $16,490 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A L Wilson El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Gallatin Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert Gallatin North Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albert Gallatin South Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George J Plava El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Masontown El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A L Wilson El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 A L Wilson El Sch
How many students attend A L Wilson El Sch?
A L Wilson El Sch has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairchance, PA. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A L Wilson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at A L Wilson El Sch is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A L Wilson El Sch?
100.0% of students at A L Wilson El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A L Wilson El Sch?
The largest demographic group at A L Wilson El Sch is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Fairchance, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A L Wilson El Sch?
A L Wilson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Albert Gallatin Area Sd?
Besides A L Wilson El Sch, Albert Gallatin Area Sd also operates Albert Gallatin Area Shs (920 students), Albert Gallatin North Ms (375 students), and Albert Gallatin South Ms (318 students). See the Albert Gallatin Area Sd district page for the complete list.