Wilson Elementary School

8317 East Sheffield Rd.
San Gabriel, CA 91775
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : Wilson Elementary serves the northeast part of San Gabriel, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School's student population of 379 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1929

School Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1681 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
47%
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
72%
12%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

White
2%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.45

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
15.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1681 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington, Emperor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
379 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Wilson Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of San Gabriel Unified School District.

School Calendar

View the Wilson Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
WI- Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
WI- Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
WI- Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
WI- Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
WI- Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • : Wilson Elementary serves the northeast part of San Gabriel, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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