- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Wilson School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 340885000564 · Lodi, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 14.1:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lodi High School (906 students)
Wilson School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wilson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lodi High Scho
Lodi High School
906 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
686 students
- This school
Wilson School
382 students
- Washington Sch 358
Washington School
358 students
- Hilltop School 337
Hilltop School
337 students
- Columbus Schoo 265
Columbus School
265 students
What this shows Wilson School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson School compares
Wilson School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,337
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Lodi School District reports $19,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~382 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.