- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklinton, NC
Wilton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wilton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370180000748
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilton Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Franklinton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilton Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Franklinton, NC.
School address
District: Granville County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370180000748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Wilton Elementary grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+19.6%).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 370180000748 · Franklinton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 23.3:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Granville High (706 students)
Wilton Elementary grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+19.6%). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wilton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Granvill
South Granville High
706 students
- Granville Cent
Granville Central High
531 students
- West Oxford El
West Oxford Elementary
520 students
- Mount Energy E
Mount Energy Elementary
515 students
- J. F. Webb Hig
J. F. Webb High
512 students
- This school
Wilton Elementary
350 students
What this shows Wilton Elementary reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilton Elementary compares
Wilton Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$13,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 19.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Wilton Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granville County Schools reports $13,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Granville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granville Central High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Oxford Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Energy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J. F. Webb High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Franklinton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilton Elementary
How many students attend Wilton Elementary?
Wilton Elementary has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklinton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilton Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 47% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilton Elementary?
53.9% of students at Wilton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wilton Elementary is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Franklinton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilton Elementary?
Wilton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Wilton Elementary rank among schools in Franklinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Franklinton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Granville County Schools?
Besides Wilton Elementary, Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students), Granville Central High (531 students), and West Oxford Elementary (520 students). See the Granville County Schools district page for the complete list.