- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Caldwell, ID
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 160051000609
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
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 near the Idaho median.
- #3 of 15
- schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary School has class sizes near the Idaho median. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #3 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID.
School address
District: Caldwell District · Idaho
NCES ID 160051000609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Wilson Elementary School grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 160051000609 · Caldwell, ID Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 15:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students)
Wilson Elementary School grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell Senio
Caldwell Senior High School
1,400 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
778 students
- Syringa Middle
Syringa Middle School
695 students
- Washington Ele 481
Washington Elementary School
481 students
- Van Buren Elem 458
Van Buren Elementary School
458 students
- This school 406
Wilson Elementary School
406 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Elementary School compares
Wilson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 115% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
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
15:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Idaho - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
White 35.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Wilson Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell District reports $11,104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Syringa Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Similar size | Higher 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
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Caldwell, ID. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 15:1, which is 12% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 4% 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?
63.1% of students at Wilson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in Caldwell, ID. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
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 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #3 of 15 schools in Caldwell, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Caldwell on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell District?
Besides Wilson Elementary School, Caldwell District also operates Caldwell Senior High School (1,400 students), Jefferson Middle School (778 students), and Syringa Middle School (695 students). See the Caldwell District district page for the complete list.