- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilton, IA
Wilton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193180001849
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilton Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 509
- students enrolled
Wilton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wilton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193180001849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Wilton Elementary School shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 193180001849 · Wilton, IA Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 15.4:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilton Jr-Sr High School (447 students)
Wilton Elementary School shrank from 556 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Wilton Elementary School compares
Wilton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,632
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Wilton Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilton Comm School District reports $11,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Wilton
1 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilton Elementary School
How many students attend Wilton Elementary School?
Wilton Elementary School has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilton Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilton Elementary School?
30.6% of students at Wilton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilton Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Wilton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilton Elementary School?
Wilton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Wilton Comm School District?
Besides Wilton Elementary School, Wilton Comm School District also operates Wilton Jr-Sr High School (447 students). See the Wilton Comm School District district page for the complete list.