Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District

3025 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008-6120
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,077 students in Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
Public Schools in Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,492 Schools
# Students
1,077 Students
1,140,358 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
50,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 616 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#530 out of 631 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wilson Elementary District (4261)  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilson Elementary District (4261)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilson Elementary District (4261)  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
24%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.66
# American Indian Students
16 Students
56,990 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
5%
# Asian Students
3 Students
34,825 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
896 Students
538,337 Students
% Hispanic Students
83%
47%
# Black Students
126 Students
64,164 Students
% Black Students
12%
6%
# White Students
24 Students
394,781 Students
% White Students
2%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
47,089 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
46
18,885
# Students in K Grade:
109
77,191
# Students in 1st Grade:
117
83,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
80,751
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
83,886
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
83,326
# Students in 5th Grade:
109
83,631
# Students in 6th Grade:
122
84,520
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
85,648
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
88,951
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
93,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
92,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
88,025
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
95,280
# Ungraded Students:
-
520

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,093 is higher than the state median of $11,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,950 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$12,837 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wilson Elementary District (4261)  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$14 MM
$12,727 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wilson Elementary District (4261)  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,093
$11,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wilson Elementary District (4261)  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,950
$11,161
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wilson Elementary District (4261)  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N 30th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 683-2500
Grades: PK-3
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 E Fillmore St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602) 683-2400
Grades: 4-8
| 582 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District?
Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,077 students.
What is the rank of Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District?
Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District is ranked #527 out of 616 school districts in Arizona (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District?
83% of Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District?
Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 18:1.
What is Wilson Elementary District (4261) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,950 is higher than the state median of $11,161. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,077 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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