- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nederland, TX
Wilson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483228003582
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Nederland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Nederland, TX.
School address
District: Nederland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483228003582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-172 students YoY
Wilson Middle shrank from 812 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-21.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-172 students YoY 483228003582 · Nederland, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 11.7:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Nederland H S (1,500 students)
Wilson Middle shrank from 812 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (-21.2%). Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wilson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nederland H S
Nederland H S
1,500 students
- Helena Park El
Helena Park El
760 students
- Hillcrest El
Hillcrest El
717 students
- This school
Wilson Middle
678 students
- Central Middle 556
Central Middle
556 students
- Langham El 553
Langham El
553 students
What this shows Wilson Middle reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Middle compares
Wilson Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 34 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Asian 7.5%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Wilson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nederland Isd reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nederland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena Park El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Langham El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Middle
How many students attend Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has 678 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nederland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), down 172.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Middle?
36.3% of students at Wilson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Middle is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Nederland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Middle rank among public schools in Nederland?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Nederland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nederland on the city page.
What other schools are in Nederland Isd?
Besides Wilson Middle, Nederland Isd also operates Nederland H S (1,500 students), Helena Park El (760 students), and Hillcrest El (717 students). See the Nederland Isd district page for the complete list.