- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cincinnati, OH
Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390473402852
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #7 of 56
- elementary schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 2.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #7 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Forest Hills Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473402852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Wilson Elementary School shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 390473402852 · Cincinnati, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 18.1:1 · 2.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson High School (1,166 students)
Wilson Elementary School shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson High
Anderson High School
1,166 students
- Nagel Middle S
Nagel Middle School
1,087 students
- Turpin High Sc
Turpin High School
991 students
- Sherwood Eleme
Sherwood Elementary School
689 students
- This school
Wilson Elementary School
635 students
- Mercer Element
Mercer Elementary School
611 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary School reports 635 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.5% | ▼ 92% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Ohio - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,470
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Wilson Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forest Hills Local reports $13,470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nagel Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turpin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mercer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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Madeira Elementary School
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Taylor Elementary School
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Struble Elementary School
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Pleasant Run Elementary School
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Nationwide elementary 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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% 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?
2.5% of students at Wilson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Wilson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary School ranks #7 of 56 elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Hills Local?
Besides Wilson Elementary School, Forest Hills Local also operates Anderson High School (1,166 students), Nagel Middle School (1,087 students), and Turpin High School (991 students). See the Forest Hills Local district page for the complete list.