- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Herron, MI
Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260273003993
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 220
- students enrolled
Wilson Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alpena Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260273003993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Wilson Elementary shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 260273003993 · Herron, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 20:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Alpena High School (1,091 students)
Wilson Elementary shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alpena High Sc
Alpena High School
1,091 students
- Thunder Bay Ju
Thunder Bay Junior High School
796 students
- Besser Element
Besser Elementary School
470 students
- Ella M White E
Ella M White Elementary
440 students
- This school 220
Wilson Elementary
220 students
- Sanborn Elemen 201
Sanborn Elementary
201 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Elementary compares
Wilson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Michigan - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Wilson Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Alpena Public Schools reports $13,611 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Bay Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Besser Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ella M White Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanborn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Herron, MI. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 20:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Elementary?
56.5% of students at Wilson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Herron, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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).
What other schools are in Alpena Public Schools?
Besides Wilson Elementary, Alpena Public Schools also operates Alpena High School (1,091 students), Thunder Bay Junior High School (796 students), and Besser Elementary School (470 students). See the Alpena Public Schools district page for the complete list.