Enrollment
382
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lodi, NJ
Wilson School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340885000564
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Lodi · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lodi, NJ.
School address
District: Lodi School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340885000564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilson School
Wilson School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lodi, New Jersey, enrolling 382 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 86% of New Jersey schools and 19% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 333 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #130.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lodi School District spends $19,135 per pupil, 23% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lodi School District also operates Lodi High School (906 students) and Thomas Jefferson Middle School (686 students) alongside Wilson School.
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 School compares
Wilson School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 39% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 67.5%
White 19.1%
Asian 6.0%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Wilson School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi School District, which includes Wilson School.
$19,135
Per student
-23%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 43.8%
Federal 11.2%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilltop School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson School
How many students attend Wilson School?
Wilson School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lodi, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson School?
41.0% of students at Wilson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Lodi, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson School?
Wilson School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 School rank among schools in Lodi?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lodi, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lodi on the city page.
Is Wilson School a good school?
Wilson School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Jersey 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 Lodi School District?
Besides Wilson School, Lodi School District also operates Lodi High School (906 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (686 students), and Washington School (358 students). See the Lodi School District district page for the complete list.
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