Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
37%
28%
Black
56%
16%
White
2%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
366 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wilson Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Calumet City SD 155 School District.
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