Enrollment
780
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 422658006981
Wilson West Ms — Sinking Spring, PA
Federal NCES profile for Wilson West Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 82
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: Wilson Sd · Pennsylvania
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)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilson West Ms compares with Pennsylvania 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 West Ms reports 780 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 57.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 29.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% below the Pennsylvania average and 44% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 390 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wilson Sd spends $18,310 per pupil district-wide, below the Pennsylvania average of $22,745 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.0% from local sources (property taxes), 21.9% from the state, and 8.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 West Ms compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 83% | — | — |
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
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$18,310
per pupil, district-wide
— below Pennsylvania avg of $22,745
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 780 Top 83% in Pennsylvania — larger than 17% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 29.0% -50% vs state
NCES ID 422658006981
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 4.4%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 390:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.3%
In-school suspensions 54
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson Sd, which includes Wilson West Ms.
$18,310
Per student
-19%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $22,745
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 21.9%
Federal 8.1%
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
- 2,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson West Ms
How many students attend Wilson West Ms?
Wilson West Ms has 780 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sinking Spring, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson West Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson West Ms is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson West Ms?
29.0% of students at Wilson West Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson West Ms?
The largest demographic group at Wilson West Ms is White at 62.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sinking Spring, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson West Ms?
Wilson West Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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.