Enrollment
382
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 340885000564
Wilson School — Lodi, NJ
Federal NCES profile for Wilson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 75
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lodi School District · New Jersey
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.9:1 New Jersey avg
+11% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wilson School reports 382 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the New Jersey state mean of 11.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the New Jersey average and 21% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 382 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lodi School District spends $26,157 per pupil district-wide, below the New Jersey average of $29,189 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.1% from local sources (property taxes), 43.8% from the state, and 11.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilson School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Jersey state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 39% | 29.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$26,157
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Jersey avg of $29,189
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
Enrollment 382 Top 42% in New Jersey — larger than 58% of 2,509 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.0% +39% vs state
NCES ID 340885000564
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 382:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lodi School District, which includes Wilson School.
$26,157
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $29,189
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
Similar other schools in Lodi
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Washington School
Standard public school
358 students 13:1 students per teacher
Hilltop School
Standard public school
337 students 11:1 students per teacher
Columbus School
Standard public school
265 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt School
Standard public school
148 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lodi Ms Hs
Special-education school
78 students 3.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in LODI, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson School is 13.2:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in LODI, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson School?
Wilson School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.