Wilson Elementary School
Tel:
(501)447-7200
- Wilson Elementary School serves 316 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Wilson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Wilson Elementary School's student population of 316 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 316 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wilson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #910 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 13% |
| Black | 65% | 21% |
| White | 3% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Little Rock School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wilson Elementary School is Parkview Magnet High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Henderson Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Western Hills Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Little Rock Western Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 236 students
0.5 miles
4901 Western Hills Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501)447-6900 0.5 PK-5 236 - Little Rock Bale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 385 students
0.8 miles
6501 W 32nd St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501)447-3600 0.8 PK-5 385 - Little Rock Parkview Magnet High School Grades: 9-12 | 1137 students
1.3 miles
2501 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501)447-2300 1.3 9-12 1137 - Little Rock Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 207 students
1.4 miles
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501)447-4800 1.4 PK 207 - Little Rock Romine Interdist. Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 260 students
1.4 miles
3400 Romine Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501)447-6300 1.4 PK-5 260
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