Enrollment
518
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jeffersonville, IN
W E Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W E Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180394000682
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W E Wilson Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Jeffersonville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W E Wilson Elementary has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W E Wilson Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Jeffersonville, IN.
School address
District: Greater Clark County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180394000682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W E Wilson Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at W E Wilson Elementary
W E Wilson Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Jeffersonville, Indiana, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 439 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Jeffersonville's public schools, it stands alongside Utica Elementary School (608 students): W E Wilson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 18.4:1).
Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students) and Charlestown Senior High School (860 students) alongside W E 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 W E Wilson Elementary compares
W E Wilson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Indiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$11,005
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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
White 35.7%
African American 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 14.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, W E Wilson Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Clark County Schools, which includes W E Wilson Elementary.
$11,005
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 60.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 W E Wilson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W E Wilson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Jeffersonville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Utica Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Northaven Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Square Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Old Corden Porter School
Special-education school
23 students 4.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
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Frequently asked questions about W E Wilson Elementary
How many students attend W E Wilson Elementary?
W E Wilson Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jeffersonville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W E Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W E Wilson Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W E Wilson Elementary?
62.8% of students at W E Wilson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W E Wilson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W E Wilson Elementary is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Jeffersonville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W E Wilson Elementary?
W E Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W E Wilson Elementary rank among schools in Jeffersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, W E Wilson Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Jeffersonville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jeffersonville on the city page.
Is W E Wilson Elementary a good school?
W E Wilson Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Greater Clark County Schools?
Besides W E Wilson Elementary, Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students), Charlestown Senior High School (860 students), and River Valley Middle School (857 students). See the Greater Clark County Schools district page for the complete list.
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