- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Bend, IN
Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181029000069
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #13 of 15
- schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #13 of 15 schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Wilson Elementary School shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 181029000069 · South Bend, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 16.3:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Wilson Elementary School shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams High Sch
Adams High School
1,966 students
- Riley High Sch
Riley High School
1,238 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
795 students
- Clay High Scho 628
Clay High School
628 students
- Jefferson Trad 591
Jefferson Traditional School
591 students
- This school 374
Wilson Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary School reports 374 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 76% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
74.3%
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
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
White 15.2%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Wilson Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Bend Community School Corp reports $17,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in South Bend
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harrison Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Clay International Academy
Standard public school
496 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
489 students 14:1 students per teacher
Marquette Montessori Academy
Standard public school
431 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Marshall Traditional School
Standard public school
400 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Swanson Traditional School
Standard public school
399 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~374 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Elementary School?
87.3% of students at Wilson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary School is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Elementary School rank among schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #13 of 15 schools in South Bend, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
Besides Wilson Elementary School, South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 students), Riley High School (1,238 students), and Washington High School (795 students). See the South Bend Community School Corp district page for the complete list.