Wilsona Elementary School District

18050 E. Ave. O
Palmdale, CA 93591-3800
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,257 students in Wilsona Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Wilsona Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,257 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

District Rank

Wilsona Elementary School District, which is ranked #1865 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1858 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Wilsona Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilsona Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilsona Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,032 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
56%
# Black Students
92 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
101 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
8%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
176
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,637 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,478 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Wilsona Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$22 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Wilsona Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,637
$19,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Wilsona Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,478
$18,396
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Wilsona Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Wilsona Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilsona Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41725 North 170th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Vista San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18020 East Avenue O
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 264-1155
Grades: K-4
| 704 students
Rank: #33.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
41725 North 170th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Grades: 5-8
| 553 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilsona Elementary School District?
Wilsona Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,257 students.
What is the rank of Wilsona Elementary School District?
Wilsona Elementary School District is ranked #1865 out of 1,925 school districts in California (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 Wilsona Elementary School District?
82% of Wilsona Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilsona Elementary School District?
Wilsona Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Wilsona Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,478 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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