Wilson Elementary School

3775 Bodega Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 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 55-59% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : Wilson Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Petaluma school district, covering approximately 11.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 3.7 miles at its furthest point.
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School's student population of 235 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
235 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

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 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1817 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)

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

55-59%
34%

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

55-59%
47%
21-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
12%

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

Hispanic
17%
56%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
5%

Showing 2003–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
78%
20%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
6%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
22%
0.37

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
4.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%

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

School Statewide Testing
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 #1817 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 Valley Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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?
235 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wilson Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 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-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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : Wilson Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Petaluma school district, covering approximately 11.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 3.7 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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