- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080306000275
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #23 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #23 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Wilson Elementary School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 080306000275 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 11.3:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Wilson Elementary School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 295
Wilson Elementary School
295 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Elementary School compares
Wilson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 98% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 13% in Colorado - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%
White 17.6%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Wilson Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide other 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 32% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 28% lower 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?
76.3% of students at Wilson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #23 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Wilson Elementary School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.