- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Imperial, PA
Wilson El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Wilson El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422520005367
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Imperial · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson El Sch has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Imperial, PA.
School address
District: West Allegheny Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422520005367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wilson El Sch held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 422520005367 · Imperial, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 15:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Allegheny Shs (1,031 students)
Wilson El Sch held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.7 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wilson El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Allegheny
West Allegheny Shs
1,031 students
- West Allegheny
West Allegheny Ms
796 students
- This school
Wilson El Sch
586 students
- Donaldson Elem
Donaldson Elem Sch
535 students
- Mckee El Sch
Mckee El Sch
521 students
What this shows Wilson El Sch reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson El Sch compares
Wilson 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 53% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Wilson El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Allegheny Sd reports $18,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Allegheny Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Allegheny Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donaldson Elem Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckee El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson El Sch
How many students attend Wilson El Sch?
Wilson El Sch has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Imperial, PA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson El Sch is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson El Sch?
27.1% of students at Wilson El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Wilson El Sch is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Imperial, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson El Sch?
Wilson El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Wilson El Sch rank among public schools in Imperial?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Imperial, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Allegheny Sd?
Besides Wilson El Sch, West Allegheny Sd also operates West Allegheny Shs (1,031 students), West Allegheny Ms (796 students), and Donaldson Elem Sch (535 students). See the West Allegheny Sd district page for the complete list.