Enrollment
470
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chowchilla, CA
Wilson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060852000851
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Chowchilla · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Chowchilla, CA.
School address
District: Chowchilla Elementary · California
NCES ID 060852000851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Chowchilla, California, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,054 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #820.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (21%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Chowchilla Elementary also operates Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students) and Ronald Reagan Elementary (490 students) alongside Wilson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilson Middle compares
Wilson Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$14,144
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.4%
White 21.1%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Wilson Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chowchilla Elementary, which includes Wilson Middle.
$14,144
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 69.4%
Federal 11.4%
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.
How Wilson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle L. Fuller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmead Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephens Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Middle
How many students attend Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chowchilla, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Middle?
80.7% of students at Wilson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment, in Chowchilla, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Middle rank among public schools in Chowchilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Chowchilla, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chowchilla on the city page.
Is Wilson Middle a good school?
Wilson Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chowchilla Elementary?
Besides Wilson Middle, Chowchilla Elementary also operates Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students), Ronald Reagan Elementary (490 students), and Fairmead Elementary (458 students). See the Chowchilla Elementary district page for the complete list.
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