Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1610 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
37%
Black
5%
5%
White
18%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1610 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
295 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 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 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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