Wilson Elementary School

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Wilson Elementary School ranks 450 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Wilson, Kansas, with a total enrollment of 96 students. The school is part of the Central Plains school district, which is ranked 169 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilson Elementary has seen significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from as high as 38th out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2021-2022 (5-star rating) to as low as 450th out of 653 in the current 2023-2024 school year (2-star rating). While the school has outperformed the state in mathematics proficiency, it has underperformed the state in English Language Arts and Science proficiency. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.33% of Wilson students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 33.55%. The school's performance for its white student subgroup has also been inconsistent, ranking as low as 457th out of 579 Kansas elementary schools for this subgroup in the current 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, Wilson Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.76% to 59.38% over the past three school years.

When compared to the nearby Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood and Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified, Wilson Elementary generally underperforms in terms of academic proficiency and statewide ranking. This suggests the school may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing neighbors, such as Ellsworth Elementary, to improve its overall educational quality and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3009 Ave. D
Wilson, KS 67490

(785) 658-3555

District: Central Plains

SchoolDigger Rank:
450^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,367

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 96

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

3.1%

American Indian:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wilson Elementary School ranks worse than 68.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.92. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), American Indian (3.1%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Wilson Elementary School employs 10.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary School is $14,367.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Elementary School 450^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Wilson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Central Plains:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Plains 169^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wilson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	71.98	147^th	660	77.7%
2013	71.81	183^rd	668	72.6%
2015	65.92	200^th	678	70.5%
2016	73.74	146^th	656	77.7%
2017	79.78	96^th	659	85.4%
2018	67.79	178^th	656	72.9%
2019	84.47	69^th	667	89.7%
2021	71.91	154^th	670	77.0%
2022	91.03	38^th	668	94.3%
2023	64.78	196^th	660	70.3%
2024	34.92	450^th	653	31.1%

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Rank History for White students at Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	56.08	238^th	574	58.5%
2019	76.31	97^th	592	83.6%
2021	59.20	223^rd	587	62.0%
2022	88.14	37^th	596	93.8%
2023	57.03	229^th	584	60.8%
2024	26.56	457^th	579	21.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wilson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	99	2	7	0	0	108
2012	103	1	7	0	0	111
2013	102	1	7	0	0	110
2014	110	2	3	0	1	116
2015	106	3	5	0	0	114
2016	100	2	4	0	1	107
2017	116	2	2	0	1	121
2018	101	2	1	0	0	104
2019	103	4	1	1	0	109
2020	87	5	0	3	0	95
2021	77	5	0	3	0	85
2022	84	1	1	3	1	90
2023	87	0	3	3	3	96

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	108	0.5	216.0	50.9
2012	111	12.8	8.6	52.3
2013	110	12.6	8.7	50.9
2014	116	11.9	9.7	42.2
2015	114	11.0	10.3	39.5
2016	107	11.0	9.7	46.7
2017	121	10.0	12.1	47.1
2018	104	10.3	10.0	49
2019	109	10.3	10.5	54.1
2020	95	8.9	10.6	49.5
2021	85	9.3	9.1	51.8
2022	90	10.3	8.7	53.3
2023	96	10.2	9.3	59.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	108	0.5	216.0	50.9
2012	111	12.8	8.6	52.3
2013	110	12.6	8.7	50.9
2014	116	11.9	9.7	42.2
2015	114	11.0	10.3	39.5
2016	107	11.0	9.7	46.7
2017	121	10.0	12.1	47.1
2018	104	10.3	10.0	49
2019	109	10.3	10.5	54.1
2020	95	8.9	10.6	49.5
2021	85	9.3	9.1	51.8
2022	90	10.3	8.7	53.3
2023	96	10.2	9.3	59.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,258 (8.8%)	$13,109 (91.2%)	$14,367

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 196^th of 660 Elementary schools	19.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)	73.3	58.3	15%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Plains)	69.2	68.6	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)	93.3	58.3	35%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Plains)	76.9	60	16.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
5th Grade Science (Wilson Elementary School)	66.7	10	56.7%
5th Grade Science (Central Plains)	83.3	40.6	42.7%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)	50	69.2	19.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Plains)	39.2	50	10.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	32.4	6.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)	40	53.8	13.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Plains)	29.4	47.6	18.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	28	3.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	109	96	11.9%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	103	87	15.5%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.1%	59.4%	5.2%

Schools Near Wilson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3009 Ave. D	Wilson	67490	Ellsworth County	Central Plains	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 658-3555	96	10	9.3	59.4%	87 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	34.9	450^th of 653 public elementary schools	31.1%		64.8	196^th of 660 public elementary schools	70.3%	254			18.2		33.3			45.5		47.2	27.3	27.3	$14,367	$1,258	$13,109
Ellsworth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	110 E 3rd	Ellsworth	67439	Ellsworth County	Ellsworth	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 472-5554	189	15	13.0	41.8%	171 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)								(n/a)	40.0				40.0	63.4				63.4			$9,627	$946	$8,680
Central Plains Elementary School - Holyrood	Public	PK, KG-6	600 S. Main St.	Holyrood	67450	Ellsworth County	Central Plains	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 252-3666	224	17	13.3	46.0%	204 (91.1%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	82	90^th of 653 public elementary schools	86.2%		72.2	144^th of 660 public elementary schools	78.2%	54	56.2	62.5	63.3	61.9	60.7	59.4	58.3	63.3	23.8	53.3	70.0	70.0	$12,160	$1,134	$11,025
Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified	Public	PK, KG-6	130 N Greeley	Lucas	67648	Russell County	Sylvan Grove	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 525-6244	137	12	11.2	54.7%	126 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	48.8	341^st of 653 public elementary schools	47.8%		65	194^th of 660 public elementary schools	70.6%	147	38.1	41.7	40.0	9.1	33.9	61.9	16.7	26.7	36.4	39.0	73.3	73.3	$14,769	$407	$14,363

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Wilson Elementary School?

Students at Wilson Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 96 students attended Wilson Elementary School.

What district is Wilson Elementary School in?

Central Plains

What schools do graduates of Wilson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wilson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Central Plains Junior Senior High School

Is Wilson Elementary School a good school?

Wilson Elementary School ranks 450^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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