Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W E Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W E Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
W E Wilson Elementary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W E Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W E Wilson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1225 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
27%
13%
White
42%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W E Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
W E Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1225 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are W E Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
W E Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, Clarksville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend W E Wilson Elementary School?
468 students attend W E Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of W E Wilson Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W E Wilson Elementary School?
W E Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does W E Wilson Elementary School offer ?
W E Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W E Wilson Elementary School part of?
W E Wilson Elementary School is part of Greater Clark County Schools School District.
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