Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilson Elementary School serves the eastern part of Davenport, IA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
507 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1097 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1097 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
507 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wilson Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Davenport Comm School District.
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