- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Payson, UT
Wilson School
Federal NCES profile for Wilson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063000407
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Payson · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson School has class sizes larger than 83% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Payson, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Wilson School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 490063000407 · Payson, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 25.3:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Wilson School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 367 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Wilson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nebo Online Sc
Nebo Online School
7,791 students
- Maple Mountain 1,902
Maple Mountain High
1,902 students
- Springville Hi 1,665
Springville High
1,665 students
- Payson High 1,648
Payson High
1,648 students
- Spanish Fork H 1,640
Spanish Fork High
1,640 students
- This school 405
Wilson School
405 students
What this shows Wilson School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson School compares
Wilson School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▲ 78% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% above the Utah average of 28.0%
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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Utah - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$8,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Wilson School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Nebo District reports $8,911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Online School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Maple Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson School
How many students attend Wilson School?
Wilson School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Payson, UT. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson School is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson School?
49.8% of students at Wilson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson School?
The largest demographic group at Wilson School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Payson, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson School?
Wilson School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Payson?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Payson, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Payson on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Wilson School, Nebo District also operates Nebo Online School (7,791 students), Maple Mountain High (1,902 students), and Springville High (1,665 students). See the Nebo District district page for the complete list.