- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mequon, WI
Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550913001090
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Mequon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mequon, WI.
School address
District: Mequon-Thiensville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550913001090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Wilson Elementary held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 550913001090 · Mequon, WI Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 14.7:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Homestead High (1,204 students)
Wilson Elementary held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Wilson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homestead High
Homestead High
1,204 students
- This school
Wilson Elementary
558 students
- Donges Bay Ele
Donges Bay Elementary
539 students
- Oriole Lane El
Oriole Lane Elementary
499 students
- Steffen Middle 418
Steffen Middle
418 students
- Lake Shore Mid 335
Lake Shore Middle
335 students
What this shows Wilson Elementary reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Elementary compares
Wilson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 85% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 68% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 6.1%
Asian 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Wilson Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mequon-Thiensville School District reports $16,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donges Bay Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oriole Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steffen Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Shore Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Mequon
2 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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mequon, WI. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Elementary?
5.9% 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 74.6% of enrollment, in Mequon, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Mequon?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mequon, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mequon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mequon-Thiensville School District?
Besides Wilson Elementary, Mequon-Thiensville School District also operates Homestead High (1,204 students), Donges Bay Elementary (539 students), and Oriole Lane Elementary (499 students). See the Mequon-Thiensville School District district page for the complete list.