- Enrollment
- 1,559
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carlisle, PA
Wilson Ms
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420501007010
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Ms earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Carlisle · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Ms ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Carlisle, PA.
School address
District: Carlisle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420501007010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Wilson Ms held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.9 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 420501007010 · Carlisle, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 13.7:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlisle Area Hs (1,559 students)
Wilson Ms held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.9 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wilson Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlisle Area
Carlisle Area Hs
1,559 students
- This school 604
Wilson Ms
604 students
- Lamberton Ms 583
Lamberton Ms
583 students
- Crestview El S 541
Crestview El Sch
541 students
- Bellaire El Sc 407
Bellaire El Sch
407 students
- Hamilton El Sc 388
Hamilton El Sch
388 students
What this shows Wilson Ms reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Ms compares
Wilson Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 18% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
African American 13.2%
Asian 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Wilson Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlisle Area Sd reports $16,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamberton Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestview El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Carlisle
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Ms
How many students attend Wilson Ms?
Wilson Ms has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carlisle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Ms is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Ms?
47.8% of students at Wilson Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Ms is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Carlisle, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Ms?
Wilson Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Ms ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Carlisle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carlisle on the city page.
What other schools are in Carlisle Area Sd?
Besides Wilson Ms, Carlisle Area Sd also operates Carlisle Area Hs (1,559 students), Lamberton Ms (583 students), and Crestview El Sch (541 students). See the Carlisle Area Sd district page for the complete list.