Wilson Elementary School

501 Northwest 21st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10% in OK
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : Wilson Elementary serves a 2.6 square mile area in the southwest part of Oklahoma City, with typical travel times of 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School's student population of 405 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
To further students’ learning through the arts while promoting creative thinking, problem-solving, and responsible citizenship.

School Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
#139 out of 1652 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
25%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45-49%
27%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
5%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
17%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
15%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
48%
43%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
14%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.70

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #139 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nichols Hills Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School, Cleveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
405 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Wilson Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is Wilson Elementary School located?
Wilson Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : Wilson Elementary serves a 2.6 square mile area in the southwest part of Oklahoma City, with typical travel times of 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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