Enrollment
208
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Inglewood, CA
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060149512247Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Inglewood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Inglewood, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060149512247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is a mid-sized charter middle school in Inglewood, California, enrolling 208 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 208 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 400 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #112.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District spends $10,098 per pupil, 39% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Inglewood's middle schools, it stands alongside Century Community Charter (441 students): Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.1:1 vs 29.4:1).
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District is a single-school charter district, so Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle compares
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District, which includes Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle.
$10,098
Per student
-39%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.8%
State 66.9%
Federal 12.3%
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.
Similar middle schools in Inglewood
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Century Community Charter
Standard public school
441 students 29.4:1 students per teacher
Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood
Standard public school
358 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Crozier (George W.) Middle
Standard public school
126 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Grace Hopper Stem Academy
Standard public school
93 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle
How many students attend Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle has 208 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Inglewood, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
39.0% of students at Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is African American at 84.1% of enrollment, in Inglewood, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle?
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle rank among middle schools in Inglewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Inglewood, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Inglewood on the city page.
Is Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle a good school?
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle earns 39/100 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 Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District?
None; Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle District is a single-school charter district, and Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle is its only campus.
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