- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanger, CA
Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063525005980
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.6%
- 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 #8 of 9 elementary schools in Sanger, CA.
School address
District: Sanger Unified · California
NCES ID 063525005980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Wilson Elementary held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 063525005980 · Sanger, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 22.4:1 · 73.6% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger High (2,426 students)
Wilson Elementary held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.7 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
- Sanger High
Sanger High
2,426 students
- Washington Aca
Washington Academic Middle
1,539 students
- Sanger West Hi
Sanger West High
1,438 students
- John S. Wash E 838
John S. Wash Elementary
838 students
- Fairmont Eleme 744
Fairmont Elementary
744 students
- This school 448
Wilson Elementary
448 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary reports 448 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$15,780
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%
White 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Wilson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sanger Unified reports $15,780 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Academic Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanger West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Wash Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,539
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Sanger
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Fairmont Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 24:1 students per teacher
Sanger Academy Charter
Standard public school
609 students 21:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
488 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Centerville Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 24.1:1 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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanger, CA. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Elementary?
73.6% 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 96.0% of enrollment, in Sanger, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Sanger, 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 Sanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Unified?
Besides Wilson Elementary, Sanger Unified also operates Sanger High (2,426 students), Washington Academic Middle (1,539 students), and Sanger West High (1,438 students). See the Sanger Unified district page for the complete list.