- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Easton, PA
Wilson Borough El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Borough El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422655007251
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Borough El Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Easton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Borough El Sch has class sizes smaller than 84% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Borough El Sch ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Easton, PA.
School address
District: Wilson Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422655007251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Wilson Borough El Sch held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 422655007251 · Easton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 11:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Area Hs (709 students)
Wilson Borough El Sch held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wilson Borough El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Area Hs
Wilson Area Hs
709 students
- Wilson Area In
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
643 students
- This school
Wilson Borough El Sch
285 students
- Williams Towns 249
Williams Township El Sch
249 students
- Avona El Sch 205
Avona El Sch
205 students
What this shows Wilson Borough El Sch reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Borough El Sch compares
Wilson Borough El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 16% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$16,554
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Wilson Borough El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson Area Sd reports $16,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Borough El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Area Intermediate Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williams Township El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avona El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Borough El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Wilson Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
643 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Borough El Sch
How many students attend Wilson Borough El Sch?
Wilson Borough El Sch has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Easton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Borough El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Borough El Sch is 11:1, which is 19% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Borough El Sch?
56.3% of students at Wilson Borough El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Borough El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Borough El Sch is White at 37.5% of enrollment, in Easton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Borough El Sch?
Wilson Borough El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Borough El Sch rank among elementary schools in Easton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Borough El Sch ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Wilson Area Sd?
Besides Wilson Borough El Sch, Wilson Area Sd also operates Wilson Area Hs (709 students), Wilson Area Intermediate Sch (643 students), and Williams Township El Sch (249 students). See the Wilson Area Sd district page for the complete list.