Wilson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4520 33rd Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
#1819 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤10%
40%
11-19%
38%
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
48%
9%
White
9%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
(22-23)
38.8%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1819 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
116 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Wilson Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Kenosha School District.

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