- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockville Centre, NY
Wilson School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362478003433
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Rockville Centre · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Rockville Centre, NY.
School address
District: Rockville Centre Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 362478003433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Wilson School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 362478003433 · Rockville Centre, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 10.2:1 · 6.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: South Side High School (959 students)
Wilson School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Wilson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
959 students
- South Side Mid
South Side Middle School
806 students
- Hewitt School
Hewitt School
465 students
- This school
Wilson School
387 students
- William S Cove 286
William S Covert School
286 students
- Watson School 224
Watson School
224 students
What this shows Wilson School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson School compares
Wilson School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 88% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$36,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Wilson School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Rockville Centre Union Free School District reports $36,592 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hewitt School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S Covert School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watson School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson School
How many students attend Wilson School?
Wilson School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockville Centre, NY. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 School?
6.6% of students at Wilson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Rockville Centre, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson School?
Wilson School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Rockville Centre?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Rockville Centre, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rockville Centre on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockville Centre Union Free School District?
Besides Wilson School, Rockville Centre Union Free School District also operates South Side High School (959 students), South Side Middle School (806 students), and Hewitt School (465 students). See the Rockville Centre Union Free School District district page for the complete list.