Enrollment
355
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Binghamton, NY
Woodrow Wilson School
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360487000235
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #6 of 10
- schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson School has class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Binghamton City School District · New York
NCES ID 360487000235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.4%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodrow Wilson School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodrow Wilson School
Woodrow Wilson School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Binghamton, New York, enrolling 355 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 355 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 758 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #309.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Binghamton City School District also operates Binghamton High School (1,262 students) and West Middle School (542 students) alongside Woodrow Wilson School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodrow Wilson School compares
Woodrow Wilson School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 28% in New York - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$25,766
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 32.4%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Woodrow Wilson School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Binghamton City School District, which includes Woodrow Wilson School.
$25,766
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 47.4%
Federal 28.1%
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.
How Woodrow Wilson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Macarthur School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson School
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson School?
Woodrow Wilson School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Binghamton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson School is 9.9:1, which is 16% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 37% 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 School?
76.4% of students at Woodrow Wilson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson School?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson School is White at 32.4% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson School?
Woodrow Wilson School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodrow Wilson School rank among schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson School ranks #6 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Binghamton on the city page.
Is Woodrow Wilson School a good school?
Woodrow Wilson School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Binghamton City School District?
Besides Woodrow Wilson School, Binghamton City School District also operates Binghamton High School (1,262 students), West Middle School (542 students), and East Middle School (465 students). See the Binghamton City School District district page for the complete list.
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