Wilson Elementary School
Tel:
(719)328-7800
- Wilson Elementary School serves 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Wilson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Wilson Elementary School's student population of 421 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 421 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
 | |
| 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 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1470 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 34% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 35% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Wilson Elementary School is Achieve Online (0.4 miles away)
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(719)645-8063 0.5 K-8 464 - Colorado Springs Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 379 students
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Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)328-7300 0.6 PK-5 379 - Colorado Springs Henry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 380 students
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1310 Lehmberg Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719)328-7200 0.8 PK-5 380
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