Wilson Elementary School

465 Rockport Rd
Janesville, WI 53548
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 260 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1631 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
39%
15-19%
38%
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
21%
9%
White
33%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1631 out of 1,991 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
260 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Wilson Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 Janesville School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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