Enrollment
552
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AL
Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010201002551
👥 S:T ratio 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010201002551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Florence, Alabama, enrolling 552 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.7% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 552 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 481 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #334.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Among Florence's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Hills School (906 students): Wilson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 16.8:1).
Lauderdale County also operates Brooks Elementary School (874 students) and Lauderdale Elementary School (746 students) alongside Wilson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilson Elementary School compares
Wilson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▲ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Wilson Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lauderdale County, which includes Wilson Elementary School.
$10,894
Per student
-13%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 60.3%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wilson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooks High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Florence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest Hills School
Standard public school
906 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
596 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson High School
Standard public school
585 students 15:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Weeden Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has 552 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Elementary School?
60.7% of students at Wilson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Florence, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wilson Elementary School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 schools in Florence, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
Is Wilson Elementary School a good school?
Wilson Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lauderdale County?
Besides Wilson Elementary School, Lauderdale County also operates Brooks Elementary School (874 students), Lauderdale Elementary School (746 students), and Brooks High School (729 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.
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