Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wilson Elementary School serves the southwest part of Caldwell, ID, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilson Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
60%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
36%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #573 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis And Clark Elementary School, Central Canyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
406 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
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 Caldwell School District.
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