- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Gabriel, CA
Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063442500611
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in San Gabriel · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- 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 #1 of 7 elementary schools in San Gabriel, CA.
School address
District: San Gabriel Unified · California
NCES ID 063442500611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Wilson Elementary held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 063442500611 · San Gabriel, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 23.7:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Gabrielino High (1,438 students)
Wilson Elementary held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.0 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
- Gabrielino Hig
Gabrielino High
1,438 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle
1,013 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
618 students
- Washington Ele 401
Washington Elementary
401 students
- This school 379
Wilson Elementary
379 students
- Roosevelt Elem 365
Roosevelt Elementary
365 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary reports 379 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,009
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 7.1%
White 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Wilson Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for San Gabriel Unified reports $18,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielino High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in San Gabriel
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Emperor Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
365 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Dewey Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
341 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Coolidge Elementary
Standard public school
232 students 21.1:1 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 (~379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Gabriel, CA. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Elementary?
34.8% 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 Asian at 71.8% of enrollment, in San Gabriel, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 San Gabriel?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in San Gabriel, 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 San Gabriel on the city page.
What other schools are in San Gabriel Unified?
Besides Wilson Elementary, San Gabriel Unified also operates Gabrielino High (1,438 students), Jefferson Middle (1,013 students), and Mckinley Elementary (618 students). See the San Gabriel Unified district page for the complete list.