- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilson, KS
Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200034901988
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 74
- students enrolled
Wilson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Wilson Elementary School shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 200034901988 · Wilson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 7.4:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Plains Adult Diploma Program (770 students)
Wilson Elementary School shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 80 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Plains
Central Plains Adult Diploma Program
770 students
- Central Plains 229
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood
229 students
- Central Plains 152
Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School
152 students
- This school 74
Wilson Elementary School
74 students
- Wilson Junior/ 73
Wilson Junior/Senior High School
73 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary School reports 74 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 Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▲ 5% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Kansas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$5,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Wilson Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Central Plains reports $5,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Plains Adult Diploma Program | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Junior/Senior High School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Wilson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has 74 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 80 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 7.4:1, which is 46% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 53% 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?
44.8% of students at Wilson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Wilson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Central Plains?
Besides Wilson Elementary School, Central Plains also operates Central Plains Adult Diploma Program (770 students), Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood (229 students), and Central Plains Jr. Sr. High School (152 students). See the Central Plains district page for the complete list.