Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School serves 453 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 31%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 36%) for the 2015-16 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Wilson Elementary School's student population of 453 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
17%
17%
White
63%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
20%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
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