- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gridley, CA
Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060005102014
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Gridley · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Gridley, CA.
School address
District: Gridley Unified · California
NCES ID 060005102014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wilson Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 060005102014 · Gridley, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 21.8:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Gridley High (670 students)
Wilson Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.5 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gridley High
Gridley High
670 students
- This school
Wilson Elementary
544 students
- Sycamore Middl
Sycamore Middle
423 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
341 students
- Esperanza High 23
Esperanza High (Continuation)
23 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Elementary compares
Wilson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 17% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$16,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
White 33.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Wilson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Gridley Unified reports $16,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gridley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Esperanza High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Gridley
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gridley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Elementary?
64.9% of students at Wilson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Gridley, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary 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 Wilson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gridley?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Gridley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gridley on the city page.
What other schools are in Gridley Unified?
Besides Wilson Elementary, Gridley Unified also operates Gridley High (670 students), Sycamore Middle (423 students), and Mckinley Elementary (341 students). See the Gridley Unified district page for the complete list.