Wilkins Elementary School

Summary:

Wilkins Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Jackson Public School District in Jackson, Mississippi. With a student population of 316, the school is predominantly African American, with over 96% of the student body identifying as such. Unfortunately, Wilkins Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing schools in the state, with a SchoolDigger rating of 0-2 stars out of 5 in recent years.

Wilkins Elementary faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. The school consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with only 25.8% of 3rd graders, 9.8% of 4th graders, and 17.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and even lower math proficiency rates. This is likely due in part to the school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from low-income households. Additionally, Wilkins Elementary spends approximately $7,561 per student, which is lower than the spending at some of the nearby schools in the district, such as Lake Elementary, Oak Forest Elementary, and Clausell Elementary, which perform significantly better on standardized tests.

The challenges faced by Wilkins Elementary are concerning and highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the achievement gap. The school's performance has been declining over the years, and its overwhelmingly African American student population raises questions about the potential impact of systemic inequities within the Jackson Public School District. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach to ensure that all students in the district have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1970 Castle Hill Drive
Jackson, MS 39204

(601) 371-4306

District: Jackson Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
389^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,816

Students who attend Wilkins Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bailey Middle Apac School
	Northwest Middle School
High:	Wingfield High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 315

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.2%

Hispanic:

2.2%

White:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wilkins Elementary School ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.2%), Hispanic (2.2%), White (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilkins Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 12^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Wilkins Elementary School employs 23.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilkins Elementary School is $12,816. 22 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wilkins Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jackson Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public School District 110^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wilkins Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	68.20	115^th	394	70.8%
2009	46.49	225^th	392	42.6%
2010	20.14	348^th	403	13.6%
2011	18.58	383^rd	418	8.4%
2012	21.82	362^nd	414	12.6%
2013	18.53	363^rd	408	11.0%
2014	19.03	348^th	394	11.7%
2015	24.98	316^th	402	21.4%
2016	12.26	376^th	394	4.6%
2017	7.94	405^th	406	0.2%
2018	7.16	400^th	404	1.0%
2019	10.57	376^th	397	5.3%
2021	17.25	315^th	381	17.3%
2022	18.50	321^st	382	16.0%
2023	34.04	261^st	377	30.8%
2024	2.85	389^th	390	0.3%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wilkins Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	158	278	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	437
1991	126	287	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	421
1992	86	252	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	339
1993	61	268	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	332
1994	52	259	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	313
1995	41	368	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	409
1996	41	368	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	409
1997	28	414	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	444
1998	25	348	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	375
1999	12	434	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	447
2000	14	419	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	433
2001	19	424	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	444
2002	6	523	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	529
2003	6	523	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	529
2004	8	531	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	539
2005	1	555	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	560
2006	2	601	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	604
2007	2	529	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	532
2008	3	525	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	529
2009	6	554	0	0	0	0	0	560
2010	0	552	0	0	0	0	0	552
2011	1	531	0	1	0	0	0	533
2012	0	471	0	1	0	0	0	472
2013	2	600	0	4	0	0	0	606
2014	2	604	0	1	0	0	0	607
2015	1	584	1	3	1	0	0	590
2016	2	508	0	4	2	0	3	519
2017	6	503	0	5	2	0	2	518
2018	3	451	0	3	2	0	2	461
2019	9	445	0	3	3	0	3	463
2020	9	394	0	8	2	0	4	417
2021	8	337	0	3	0	0	3	351
2022	7	346	0	5	0	0	2	360
2023	4	304	0	5	0	0	3	316
2024	3	303	0	7	0	0	2	315

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 Wilkins Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	437	17.2	25.4	n/a
1991	421	18.4	22.8	n/a
1992	339	15.0	22.6	61.1
1993	332	14.0	23.7	63.3
1994	313	17.0	18.4	63.3
1995	409	19.3	21.2	64.5
1996	409	19.3	21.2	64.5
1997	444	16.3	27.2	69.8
1998	375	17.3	21.7	69.1
1999	447	22.6	19.8	78.1
2000	433	21.8	19.9	78.8
2001	444	23.9	18.6	81.1
2002	529	24.4	21.7	83.2
2003	529	24.4	21.7	83.2
2004	539	29.6	18.2	77.6
2005	560	29.3	19.1	47.3
2006	604	28.2	21.4	88.9
2007	532	25.3	21.0	90
2008	529	27.0	19.6	93
2009	560	28.3	19.8	91.8
2010	552	26.8	20.5	92.8
2011	533	26.4	20.1	94.6
2012	472	26.7	17.6	94.9
2013	606	27.8	21.7	96.9
2014	607	28.3	21.4	98.4
2015	590	28.0	21.0	100
2016	519	27.0	19.2	100
2017	518	23.2	22.2	100
2018	461	19.2	23.9	100
2019	463	23.1	19.9	100
2020	417	21.9	18.9	100
2021	351	21.5	16.2	100
2022	360	17.9	20.0	100
2023	316	22.5	14.0	100
2024	315	23.9	13.1	100

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 Wilkins Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	437	17.2	25.4	n/a
1991	421	18.4	22.8	n/a
1992	339	15.0	22.6	61.1
1993	332	14.0	23.7	63.3
1994	313	17.0	18.4	63.3
1995	409	19.3	21.2	64.5
1996	409	19.3	21.2	64.5
1997	444	16.3	27.2	69.8
1998	375	17.3	21.7	69.1
1999	447	22.6	19.8	78.1
2000	433	21.8	19.9	78.8
2001	444	23.9	18.6	81.1
2002	529	24.4	21.7	83.2
2003	529	24.4	21.7	83.2
2004	539	29.6	18.2	77.6
2005	560	29.3	19.1	47.3
2006	604	28.2	21.4	88.9
2007	532	25.3	21.0	90
2008	529	27.0	19.6	93
2009	560	28.3	19.8	91.8
2010	552	26.8	20.5	92.8
2011	533	26.4	20.1	94.6
2012	472	26.7	17.6	94.9
2013	606	27.8	21.7	96.9
2014	607	28.3	21.4	98.4
2015	590	28.0	21.0	100
2016	519	27.0	19.2	100
2017	518	23.2	22.2	100
2018	461	19.2	23.9	100
2019	463	23.1	19.9	100
2020	417	21.9	18.9	100
2021	351	21.5	16.2	100
2022	360	17.9	20.0	100
2023	316	22.5	14.0	100
2024	315	23.9	13.1	100

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 Wilkins Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$7,112
2018	$7,561
2019	$8,306
2020	$10,047
2021	$10,453
2022	$12,816

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilkins Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 376^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 261^st of 377 Elementary schools	25.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilkins Elementary School)	31.2	36	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	36.1	39.2	3.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilkins Elementary School)	17.2	17.2
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.9	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilkins Elementary School)	17.1	48.8	31.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	32.6	41.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilkins Elementary School)	17.1	13	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	27	17.9	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	45.5	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilkins Elementary School)	13.9	32	18.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public School District)	33.2	43.2	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilkins Elementary School)	9.2	30	20.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson Public School District)	25.6	26.8	1.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Wilkins Elementary School)	30.8	82	51.2%
5th Grade Science (Jackson Public School District)	44.2	60	15.8%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	463	316	31.7%
African American	445	304	31.7%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	4	55.6%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Wilkins Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Wilkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1970 Castle Hill Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4306	315	24	13.1	100.0%	3 (1.0%)	303 (96.2%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2.9	389^th of 390 public elementary schools	0.3%		34	261^st of 377 public elementary schools	30.8%	128	25.8	9.8	17.1	9.7	8.0	8.6	28.6	$12,816
Key Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	699 W. McDowell Road	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4333	195	16	12.4	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	191 (97.9%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.1	347^th of 390 public elementary schools	11.0%		47.4	193^rd of 377 public elementary schools	48.8%	154	35.9	32.1	39.3	20.5	10.7	25.0	57.2	$13,416
Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2909 Oak Forest Drive	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4342	176	16	11.0	100.0%	3 (1.7%)	168 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	3	387^th of 390 public elementary schools	0.8%		7.6	368^th of 377 public elementary schools	2.4%	19	24.1	18.5	21.7	0.0	7.4	13.0	26.0	$13,336
Lester Elementary School	Public	K-5	2350 Oakhurst Drive	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4339	168	14	11.9	100.0%	1 (0.6%)	158 (94.0%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	2.9	388^th of 390 public elementary schools	0.5%					(n/a)	7.9	3.6	28.0	2.6	7.1	8.0	40.0	$15,077
Clausell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3330 Harley Street	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5319	228	20	11.4	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	221 (96.9%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	29.5	279^th of 390 public elementary schools	28.5%		33.7	265^th of 377 public elementary schools	29.7%	14	45.9	58.8	32.4	37.8	41.2	14.7	58.9	$13,661
Isable Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1716 Isable Street	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 960-5310	220	16	13.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	213 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	11	364^th of 390 public elementary schools	6.7%		18.5	329^th of 377 public elementary schools	12.7%	35	31.3	20.0	35.3	12.5	15.0	41.2	58.9	$14,254
Oak Forest Elementary School	Public	K-5	1831 Smallwood Drive	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4330	305	21	14.7	100.0%	3 (1.0%)	300 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	19.8	334^th of 390 public elementary schools	14.4%		16.3	333^rd of 377 public elementary schools	11.7%	1	20.0	39.0	37.8	7.7	39.0	37.8	64.8	$13,312
Bates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3180 McDowell Road Ext	Jackson	39204	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 346-1412	434	29	14.8	100.0%	8 (1.8%)	364 (83.9%)	49 (11.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	7	381^st of 390 public elementary schools	2.3%		12.1	350^th of 377 public elementary schools	7.2%	31	26.8	38.0	12.5	20.7	20.0	14.0	22.8	$13,113
Van Winkle Elementary School	Public	PK	1655 Whiting Road	Jackson	39209	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 923-2547	230	15	15.8	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	224 (97.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$10,596
Sykes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3555 Simpson Street	Jackson	39212	Hinds County	Jackson Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 371-4303	320	23	13.7	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	229 (71.6%)	87 (27.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11.8	361^st of 390 public elementary schools	7.4%		19.8	322^nd of 377 public elementary schools	14.6%	39	28.1	36.6	36.8	10.6	30.8	12.3	44.9	$12,869

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilkins Elementary School

What district is Wilkins Elementary School in?

Jackson Public School District

What schools do graduates of Wilkins Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Bailey Middle Apac School
Middle : Northwest Middle School
High : Wingfield High School

What is the racial makeup of Wilkins Elementary School?

Students at Wilkins Elementary School are 96% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Is Wilkins Elementary School a good school?

Wilkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.3% of Mississippi elementary schools.

How many students attend Wilkins Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 315 students attended Wilkins Elementary School.

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