- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colton, CA
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060939000960
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 10
- elementary schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Colton, CA.
School address
District: Colton Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 060939000960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Woodrow Wilson Elementary shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 060939000960 · Colton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 22.1:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Bloomington High (1,794 students)
Woodrow Wilson Elementary shrank from 499 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Woodrow Wilson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bloomington Hi
Bloomington High
1,794 students
- Colton High
Colton High
1,729 students
- Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex
1,647 students
- Colton Middle
Colton Middle
870 students
- Terrace Hills
Terrace Hills Middle
852 students
- This school 465
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
465 students
What this shows Woodrow Wilson Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodrow Wilson Elementary compares
Woodrow Wilson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.7%
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
$18,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
African American 15.7%
White 2.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Woodrow Wilson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colton Joint Unified reports $18,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodrow Wilson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terrace Hills Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Colton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alice Birney Elementary
Standard public school
681 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Dr. Ernest Garcia Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Georgia F. Morris Elementary
Standard public school
604 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Paul Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Ulysses Grant Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Elementary
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Wilson Elementary?
78.8% of students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in Colton, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson Elementary?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elementary ranks #4 of 10 elementary schools in Colton, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colton on the city page.
What other schools are in Colton Joint Unified?
Besides Woodrow Wilson Elementary, Colton Joint Unified also operates Bloomington High (1,794 students), Colton High (1,729 students), and Grand Terrace High Sch at the Ray Abril Jr. Edal Complex (1,647 students). See the Colton Joint Unified district page for the complete list.