- Enrollment
- 1,335
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warren, MI
Wilkerson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilkerson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263519007103
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkerson Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkerson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkerson Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Warren Consolidated Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263519007103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Wilkerson Elementary School grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 263519007103 · Warren, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 20:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Mott High School (1,335 students)
Wilkerson Elementary School grew from 441 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wilkerson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Mott Hi
Warren Mott High School
1,335 students
- Sterling Heigh
Sterling Heights Senior Hs
1,262 students
- Cousino Senior
Cousino Senior High School
1,250 students
- Grissom Middle
Grissom Middle School
703 students
- Carter Middle
Carter Middle School
679 students
- This school 481
Wilkerson Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Wilkerson Elementary School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkerson Elementary School compares
Wilkerson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 6% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$17,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Asian 17.5%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Wilkerson Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Warren Consolidated Schools reports $17,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilkerson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Mott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling Heights Senior Hs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cousino Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grissom Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carter Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkerson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,250
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Warren
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilkerson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilkerson Elementary School?
Wilkerson Elementary School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warren, MI. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkerson Elementary School is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilkerson Elementary School?
57.4% of students at Wilkerson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkerson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilkerson Elementary School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkerson Elementary School?
Wilkerson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilkerson Elementary School rank among schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkerson Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Warren on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren Consolidated Schools?
Besides Wilkerson Elementary School, Warren Consolidated Schools also operates Warren Mott High School (1,335 students), Sterling Heights Senior Hs (1,262 students), and Cousino Senior High School (1,250 students). See the Warren Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.