Enrollment
256
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 550702000776
Wilson Elementary — Janesville, WI
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 15.1:1 Wisconsin avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.6%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+141% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wilson Elementary reports 256 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% below the Wisconsin state mean of 15.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 43% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 92.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 141% above the Wisconsin average and 79% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 256 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Janesville School District spends $15,994 per pupil district-wide, below the Wisconsin average of $18,610 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.2% from local sources (property taxes), 49.8% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilson Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wisconsin state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 141% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 41% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 141% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
— 40% below state mean
Top 4% in Wisconsin — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
54.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wisconsin avg of $18,610
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 256 Top 41% in Wisconsin — larger than 59% of 2,205 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 9.1:1 -40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 92.6% +141% vs state
NCES ID 550702000776
Student demographics
White 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
African American 19.9%
Two or More 15.6%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 30.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 256:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.7%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Janesville School District, which includes Wilson Elementary.
$15,994
Per student
-14%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $18,610
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 49.8%
Federal 11.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
Similar other schools in Janesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Preschool 4 Janesville
Standard public school
345 students 23:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has 256 students enrolled. It is a other school in Janesville, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 40% lower than the Wisconsin average of 15.1:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Elementary?
92.6% of students at Wilson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Elementary is White at 30.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Janesville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.