Wilsona Elementary School District

18050 East Avenue O
Palmdale, CA 93591-3800
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,257 students in Wilsona Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Wilsona Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
1,257 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wilsona Elementary School District, which is ranked #1822 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1811 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
11%
34%
16%
47%
9%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
82%
56%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
8%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,637 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,478 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,637
$19,979
Spending / Student
$17,478
$18,400

Best Wilsona Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilsona Achievement Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
41725 North 170th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Gr: 1-8
Rank: #22.
Vista San Gabriel Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18020 East Avenue O
Palmdale, CA 93591
(661) 264-1155
Gr: K-4 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
41725 North 170th St. East
Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790
Gr: 5-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wilsona Elementary School District?
Wilsona Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,257 students.
What is the rank of Wilsona Elementary School District?
Wilsona Elementary School District is ranked #1822 out of 1,908 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilsona Elementary School District?
82% of Wilsona Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilsona Elementary School District?
Wilsona Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Wilsona Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,478 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 1,257 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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