Serving 529 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 56% (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 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 529 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
David T. Wilson Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
529 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
David T. Wilson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David T. Wilson Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 1250 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #133 out of 1,250 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, Ekron Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% 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?
529 students attend David T. Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of David T. Wilson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 19:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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