Wilson Elementary School

702 W English St
Plant City, FL 33563
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#2545 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
48%
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35-39%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
63%
36%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
30%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #2545 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
308 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

School Calendar

View the Wilson Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

School Reviews

5   8/16/2010
Wilson has a wonderful faculty this year. The students have a warm and caring environment that they will thrive in. The improvements made to the facility were needed and are wonderful. Parents who become involved in student activities will see that the staff is more than willing to go the exta mile in all areas of the students life. Overall this is a great school with great leaders.
- Posted by Parent - garre

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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