Wilson Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Wilson Elementary School served 316 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 316 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 30-34% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 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 | 29% | 13% |
Black | 65% | 20% |
White | 3% | 61% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 27% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Little Rock School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 331 students
0.5 miles
4901 Western Hills Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6900 0.5 PK-5 331 - Little Rock Bale Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 441 students
0.8 miles
6501 W 32nd St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3600 0.8 K-5 441 - Little Rock Parkview Magnet High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,111 student
1.3 miles
2501 Barrow Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-2300 1.3 9-12 1,111 - Little Rock Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 244 students
1.4 miles
5240 Mabelvale Pike
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-4800 1.4 PK 244 - Little Rock Romine Interdist. Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 362 students
1.4 miles
3400 Romine Rd
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6300 1.4 PK-5 362
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