- Enrollment
- 2,501
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Erie, PA
Woodrow Wilson Ms
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420930002025
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson Ms earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson Ms has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Ms ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Erie City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420930002025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Woodrow Wilson Ms held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 420930002025 · Erie, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
769 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie Hs (2,501 students)
Woodrow Wilson Ms held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Woodrow Wilson Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie Hs
Erie Hs
2,501 students
- This school 769
Woodrow Wilson Ms
769 students
- Northwest Pa C 750
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
750 students
- Strong Vincent 711
Strong Vincent Ms
711 students
- Pfeiffer-Burle 690
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
690 students
- East Ms 672
East Ms
672 students
What this shows Woodrow Wilson Ms reports 769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodrow Wilson Ms compares
Woodrow Wilson Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$18,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
African American 34.9%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Woodrow Wilson Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Erie City Sd reports $18,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodrow Wilson Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strong Vincent Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Erie
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Strong Vincent Ms
Standard public school
711 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
East Ms
Standard public school
672 students 12:1 students per teacher
James S Wilson Ms
Standard public school
547 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Westlake Ms
Standard public school
477 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~769 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Ms
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Ms?
Woodrow Wilson Ms has 769 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 756 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Ms is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Wilson Ms?
100.0% of students at Woodrow Wilson Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson Ms?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson Ms is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Erie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson Ms?
Woodrow Wilson Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Woodrow Wilson Ms rank among middle schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Ms ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Erie City Sd?
Besides Woodrow Wilson Ms, Erie City Sd also operates Erie Hs (2,501 students), Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy (750 students), and Strong Vincent Ms (711 students). See the Erie City Sd district page for the complete list.