Wilson Elementary School
3775 Bodega Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Petaluma, CA 94952
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(707)765-4340
- Wilson Elementary School serves 235 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Wilson Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Wilson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Wilson Elementary School's student population of 235 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 235 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wilson Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1448 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 24:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 79% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wilmar Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wilson Elementary School is Crossroads Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cinnabar Charter (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cinnabar Charter (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Petaluma Cinnabar Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 252 students
1.5 miles
286 Skillman Ln.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)765-4345 1.5 K-8 252 - Petaluma Mary Collins Charter School At Cherry Valley Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 386 students
1.7 miles
1001 Cherry St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)778-4740 1.7 K-8 386 - Petaluma Crossroads Middle School Alternative School
Grades: 7-9 | 18 students
1.8 miles
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)778-4793 1.8 7-9 18 - Petaluma Petaluma Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 638 students
1.8 miles
700 Bantam Way
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)778-4724 1.8 7-8 638 - Petaluma Valley Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 329 students
2.0 miles
730 N. Webster St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707)778-4762 2.0 K-6 329
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