- Enrollment
- 2,111
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
B. Gale Wilson Middle held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 061336009815 · Fairfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 23.2:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Angelo Rodriguez High (2,111 students)
B. Gale Wilson Middle held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
B. Gale Wilson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angelo Rodrigu
Angelo Rodriguez High
2,111 students
- Armijo High
Armijo High
1,844 students
- Fairfield High
Fairfield High
1,605 students
- Grange Middle
Grange Middle
944 students
- Green Valley M
Green Valley Middle
903 students
- This school 602
B. Gale Wilson Middle
602 students
What this shows B. Gale Wilson Middle reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How B. Gale Wilson Middle compares
B. Gale Wilson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Fairfield-Suisun Unified reports $14,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~602 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.