Serving 493 students in grades 4-6, David T. Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David T. Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
David T. Wilson Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David T. Wilson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David T. Wilson Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
3%
11%
White
86%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David T. Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
David T. Wilson Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are David T. Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
David T. Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flaherty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend David T. Wilson Elementary School?
493 students attend David T. Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of David T. Wilson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David T. Wilson Elementary School?
David T. Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does David T. Wilson Elementary School offer ?
David T. Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is David T. Wilson Elementary School part of?
David T. Wilson Elementary School is part of Meade County School District.
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