Enrollment
602
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairfield, CA
B. Gale Wilson Middle
Federal NCES profile for B. Gale Wilson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061336009815
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B. Gale Wilson Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 18
- elementary schools in Fairfield · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
B. Gale Wilson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B. Gale Wilson Middle ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, CA.
School address
District: Fairfield-Suisun Unified · California
NCES ID 061336009815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How B. Gale Wilson Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at B. Gale Wilson Middle
B. Gale Wilson Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Fairfield, California, enrolling 602 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,421 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,243, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 602 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairfield-Suisun Unified spends $13,113 per pupil, 21% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Fairfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside K. I. Jones Elementary (760 students): B. Gale Wilson Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.2:1 vs 25.3:1).
Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students) and Armijo High (1,844 students) alongside B. Gale Wilson Middle.
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 B. Gale Wilson Middle compares
B. Gale Wilson Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
White 16.6%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, B. Gale Wilson Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, which includes B. Gale Wilson Middle.
$13,113
Per student
-21%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 60.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 B. Gale Wilson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Rodriguez High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armijo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grange Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Valley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B. Gale Wilson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Fairfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
K. I. Jones Elementary
Standard public school
760 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Nelda Mundy Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Cordelia Hills Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 26:1 students per teacher
Weir Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
699 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Laurel Creek Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Center Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 30.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~602 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about B. Gale Wilson Middle
How many students attend B. Gale Wilson Middle?
B. Gale Wilson Middle has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B. Gale Wilson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at B. Gale Wilson Middle is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B. Gale Wilson Middle?
31.9% of students at B. Gale Wilson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B. Gale Wilson Middle?
The largest demographic group at B. Gale Wilson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Fairfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B. Gale Wilson Middle?
B. Gale Wilson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does B. Gale Wilson Middle rank among elementary schools in Fairfield?
By Resource Investment Index, B. Gale Wilson Middle ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Fairfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fairfield on the city page.
Is B. Gale Wilson Middle a good school?
B. Gale Wilson Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California 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 Fairfield-Suisun Unified?
Besides B. Gale Wilson Middle, Fairfield-Suisun Unified also operates Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students), Armijo High (1,844 students), and Fairfield High (1,605 students). See the Fairfield-Suisun Unified district page for the complete list.
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