Serving 401 students in grades 1-2, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wilson Elementary School's student population of 401 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
401 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
20%
17%
White
56%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
20%
27%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% IL state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
401 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wilson Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Granite City CUSD 9 School District.
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