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Wilson Elementary School

3775 Bodega Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952

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Top 5%

Tel: (707) 765-4340

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Wilson Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Wilson Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 217 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
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:

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

217 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Wilson Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.37, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#367 out of 9659 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Wilson Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

75-79%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

80-84%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

16%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

78%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Wilson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Wilson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

21%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wilmar Union Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?

Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are Wilson Elementary School often compared to?

Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?

217 students attend Wilson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Wilson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?

Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?

Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?

Wilson Elementary School is part of Wilmar Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 217 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education