Enrollment
643
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Easton, PA
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Area Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422655006785
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #10 of 13
- elementary schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Area Intermediate Sch ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Wilson Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422655006785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Area Intermediate Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Easton, Pennsylvania, enrolling 643 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.2% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 543 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #313.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 134 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 643 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Easton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Paxinosa El Sch (572 students): Wilson Area Intermediate Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 10.2:1).
Wilson Area Sd also operates Wilson Area Hs (709 students) and Wilson Borough El Sch (285 students) alongside Wilson Area Intermediate Sch.
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 Wilson Area Intermediate Sch compares
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 26% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$15,541
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Wilson Area Intermediate Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson Area Sd, which includes Wilson Area Intermediate Sch.
$15,541
Per student
-14%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 7.0%
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 Wilson Area Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Area Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Borough El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williams Township El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avona El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Area Intermediate Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Easton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Paxinosa El Sch
Standard public school
572 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Shawnee El Sch
Standard public school
567 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Cheston El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Palmer El Sch
Standard public school
531 students 14:1 students per teacher
Tracy El Sch
Standard public school
410 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Farmersville El Sch
Standard public school
357 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~643 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Wilson Area Intermediate Sch?
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Easton, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Area Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Area Intermediate Sch is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Area Intermediate Sch?
43.2% of students at Wilson Area Intermediate Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Area Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Area Intermediate Sch is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Easton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Area Intermediate Sch?
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Wilson Area Intermediate Sch rank among elementary schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Area Intermediate Sch ranks #10 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Easton on the city page.
Is Wilson Area Intermediate Sch a good school?
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Wilson Area Sd?
Besides Wilson Area Intermediate Sch, Wilson Area Sd also operates Wilson Area Hs (709 students), Wilson Borough El Sch (285 students), and Williams Township El Sch (249 students). See the Wilson Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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