Enrollment
547
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Erie, PA
James S Wilson Ms
Federal NCES profile for James S Wilson Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421533004954
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James S Wilson Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James S Wilson Ms has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James S Wilson Ms ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Millcreek Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421533004954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James S Wilson Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at James S Wilson Ms
James S Wilson Ms is a mid-sized middle school in Erie, Pennsylvania, enrolling 547 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.5% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 547 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 554 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #407, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 547 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Erie's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodrow Wilson Ms (769 students): James S Wilson Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 13.3:1).
Millcreek Township Sd also operates Mcdowell Hs (2,133 students) and Grandview El Sch (691 students) alongside James S Wilson Ms.
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 James S Wilson Ms compares
James S Wilson Ms on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 69.1%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Largest group: White at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, James S Wilson Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Millcreek Township Sd, which includes James S Wilson Ms.
$14,978
Per student
-17%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.0%
State 28.6%
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 James S Wilson Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grandview El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Valley El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Asbury El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tracy El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James S Wilson Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Erie
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Woodrow Wilson Ms
Standard public school
769 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Strong Vincent Ms
Standard public school
711 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
East Ms
Standard public school
672 students 12:1 students per teacher
Westlake Ms
Standard public school
477 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about James S Wilson Ms
How many students attend James S Wilson Ms?
James S Wilson Ms has 547 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Erie, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James S Wilson Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at James S Wilson Ms is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James S Wilson Ms?
48.5% of students at James S Wilson Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James S Wilson Ms?
The largest demographic group at James S Wilson Ms is White at 69.1% of enrollment, in Erie, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James S Wilson Ms?
James S Wilson Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 James S Wilson Ms rank among middle schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, James S Wilson Ms ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Erie on the city page.
Is James S Wilson Ms a good school?
James S Wilson Ms earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania 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 Millcreek Township Sd?
Besides James S Wilson Ms, Millcreek Township Sd also operates Mcdowell Hs (2,133 students), Grandview El Sch (691 students), and Belle Valley El Sch (626 students). See the Millcreek Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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