- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Wilson Primary School shrank from 495 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 040939001483 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 13.8:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Elementary School (441 students)
Wilson Primary School shrank from 495 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Wilson Primary School compares
Wilson Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
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 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.
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
District finance for Wilson Elementary District (4261) reports $13,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.