Serving 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Elementary School's student population of 560 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1041 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
16%
12%
White
57%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School For Arts, Andover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
560 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wilson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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