Serving 670 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wilson Elementary School's student population of 670 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8620 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
68%
55%
Black
16%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #8620 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
670 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Fresno Unified School District.
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