Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W E Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W E Wilson Elementary serves the southwest area of Jeffersonville, IN, encompassing approximately 4.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
W E Wilson Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
W E Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W E Wilson Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W E Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
W E Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1062 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are W E Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
W E Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Utica Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend W E Wilson Elementary School?
518 students attend W E Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of W E Wilson Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W E Wilson Elementary School?
W E Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does W E Wilson Elementary School offer ?
W E Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W E Wilson Elementary School part of?
W E Wilson Elementary School is part of Greater Clark County Schools.
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