Enrollment
413
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Wilson Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040939001483
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools.
- #70 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Primary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Primary School ranks #70 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Wilson Elementary District (4261) · Arizona
NCES ID 040939001483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson Primary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson Primary School
Wilson Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 413 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.0% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Wilson Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Wilson Elementary District (4261), also runs Wilson Elementary School (441 students).
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 Primary School compares
Wilson Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 59% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Arizona - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.2%
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
$13,564
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.5%
African American 15.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
White 2.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Wilson Primary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson Elementary District (4261), which includes Wilson Primary School.
$13,564
Per student
+3%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 29.3%
Federal 25.8%
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson Primary School
How many students attend Wilson Primary School?
Wilson Primary School has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Primary School is 13.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% 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 Primary School?
77.0% of students at Wilson Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Primary School?
Wilson Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Primary School rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Primary School ranks #70 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Wilson Primary School a good school?
Wilson Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Arizona schools. 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 Wilson Elementary District (4261)?
Besides Wilson Primary School, Wilson Elementary District (4261) also operates Wilson Elementary School (441 students). See the Wilson Elementary District (4261) district page for the complete list.
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