Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1077 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
343 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Wilson Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% 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 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
