Enrollment
332
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Rosa, CA
J. X. Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. X. Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064320007015
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. X. Wilson Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #32 of 45
- elementary schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J. X. Wilson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. X. Wilson Elementary ranks #32 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, CA.
School address
District: Wright Elementary · California
NCES ID 064320007015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. X. Wilson Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. X. Wilson Elementary
J. X. Wilson Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Santa Rosa, California, enrolling 332 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.2% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 332 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #915.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (19%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Santa Rosa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cesar Chavez Language Academy (773 students): J. X. Wilson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 18.9:1).
Wright Elementary also operates Wright Charter (456 students) and Robert L. Stevens Elementary (421 students) alongside J. X. 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 J. X. Wilson Elementary compares
J. X. Wilson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 10% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 31% in California - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$17,467
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 60.2%
White 19.0%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 7.5%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, J. X. Wilson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wright Elementary, which includes J. X. Wilson Elementary.
$17,467
Per student
+6%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 42.8%
Federal 9.4%
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 J. X. Wilson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Stevens Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. X. Wilson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Rosa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cesar Chavez Language Academy
Standard public school
773 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
Standard public school
708 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Sheppard Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mattie Washburn Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Roseland Creek Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Santa Rosa French-American Charter (Srfacs)
Standard public school
525 students 23.9:1 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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J. X. Wilson Elementary
How many students attend J. X. Wilson Elementary?
J. X. Wilson Elementary has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. X. Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. X. Wilson Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. X. Wilson Elementary?
61.2% of students at J. X. Wilson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. X. Wilson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. X. Wilson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. X. Wilson Elementary?
J. X. Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 J. X. Wilson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, J. X. Wilson Elementary ranks #32 of 45 elementary schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa on the city page.
Is J. X. Wilson Elementary a good school?
J. X. Wilson Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Wright Elementary?
Besides J. X. Wilson Elementary, Wright Elementary also operates Wright Charter (456 students) and Robert L. Stevens Elementary (421 students). See the Wright Elementary district page for the complete list.
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