Enrollment
529
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brandenburg, KY
David T. Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for David T. Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210405001644
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David T. Wilson Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Brandenburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
David T. Wilson Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David T. Wilson Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Brandenburg, KY.
School address
District: Meade County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210405001644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David T. Wilson Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at David T. Wilson Elementary
David T. Wilson Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Brandenburg, Kentucky, enrolling 529 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Kentucky schools and 29% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 41.8% free-meal eligibility runs 29% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 529 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 283 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #223, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 529 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Meade County spends $10,252 per pupil, 22% below the Kentucky average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Meade County also operates Meade County High School (1,512 students) and Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students) alongside David T. Wilson Elementary.
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 David T. Wilson Elementary compares
David T. Wilson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 29% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$10,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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
White 85.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, David T. Wilson Elementary is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meade County, which includes David T. Wilson Elementary.
$10,252
Per student
-22%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 60.1%
Federal 17.3%
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 David T. Wilson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barry Hahn Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuart Pepper Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flaherty Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ekron Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David T. Wilson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~529 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about David T. Wilson Elementary
How many students attend David T. Wilson Elementary?
David T. Wilson Elementary has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brandenburg, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David T. Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David T. Wilson Elementary is 19.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David T. Wilson Elementary?
41.8% of students at David T. Wilson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David T. Wilson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at David T. Wilson Elementary is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Brandenburg, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David T. Wilson Elementary?
David T. Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 David T. Wilson Elementary rank among public schools in Brandenburg?
By Resource Investment Index, David T. Wilson Elementary ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Brandenburg, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brandenburg on the city page.
Is David T. Wilson Elementary a good school?
David T. Wilson Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Kentucky 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 Meade County?
Besides David T. Wilson Elementary, Meade County also operates Meade County High School (1,512 students), Barry Hahn Primary School (807 students), and Stuart Pepper Middle School (702 students). See the Meade County district page for the complete list.
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