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Wilson Elementary School

Summary:

Wilson Elementary School is a highly successful public elementary school located in Westfield, New Jersey, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 345 students. The school is part of the Westfield Public School District, which is ranked 55 out of 613 districts in the state and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Wilson Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with a statewide ranking of 125 out of 1,338 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with high proficiency rates in NJSLA/English Language Arts and NJSLA/Mathematics that often outperform the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 93.1% of 4th-grade students at Wilson Elementary School were proficient or better in NJSLA/English Language Arts, compared to 82.6% in the Westfield Public School District and 50.8% in New Jersey.

In addition to its strong academic performance, Wilson Elementary School also ranks among the top schools in New Jersey for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and special education students. The school has also maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.5% to 5.1% in recent years, which are significantly lower than the state average. When compared to other elementary schools in the Westfield Public School District and nearby districts, Wilson Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, often ranking higher and demonstrating stronger academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 301 Linden Avenue
       Westfield, NJ  07090-1923

(908) 789-4605

District: Westfield Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,428 Help


Students who attend Wilson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Edison Intermediate School
High:    Westfield Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.8%
Asian:
7.7%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilson Elementary School ranks better than 90.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Westfield Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.3. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), Asian (7.7%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 12, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Westfield Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary School is $6,428. 4 elementary schools in the Westfield Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Elementary School 125th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Wilson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Westfield Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Westfield Public School District 55th of 613 New Jersey 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 NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.35 37th 1204 96.9%
2004 87.33 25th 1298 98.1%
2005 81.62 132nd 1303 89.9%
2006 78.58 212th 1314 83.9%
2007 83.78 30th 1329 97.7%
2008 84.06 54th 1338 96.0%
2009 86.33 67th 1346 95.0%
2010 88.39 18th 1354 98.7%
2011 86.27 49th 1360 96.4%
2012 84.84 81st 1363 94.1%
2013 87.95 29th 1367 97.9%
2014 87.16 59th 1363 95.7%
2015 89.45 121st 1357 91.1%
2016 92.15 60th 1346 95.5%
2017 91.20 70th 1352 94.8%
2018 87.31 136th 1353 89.9%
2019 81.23 252nd 1360 81.5%
2021 92.60 83rd 1317 93.7%
2022 85.18 203rd 1345 84.9%
2023 91.69 92nd 1342 93.1%
2024 89.30 125th 1338 90.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.61 79th 1001 92.1%
2019 82.32 126th 1007 87.5%
2021 88.91 48th 868 94.5%
2022 78.31 143rd 949 84.9%
2023 92.37 46th 958 95.2%
2024 88.33 71st 989 92.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.12 69th 1333 94.8%
2019 81.37 218th 1331 83.6%
2021 90.56 89th 1290 93.1%
2022 86.93 154th 1326 88.4%
2023 90.56 99th 1318 92.5%
2024 85.82 166th 1317 87.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.24 211th 1334 84.2%
2019 78.39 269th 1335 79.9%
2021 91.33 91st 1297 93.0%
2022 84.29 198th 1324 85.0%
2023 91.41 85th 1315 93.5%
2024 89.48 107th 1313 91.9%
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Rank History for White students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.70 90th 1022 91.2%
2019 73.02 232nd 1023 77.3%
2021 86.23 77th 964 92.0%
2022 80.33 157th 976 83.9%
2023 87.55 77th 975 92.1%
2024 84.15 102nd 963 89.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wilson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 292 11 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1989 234 16 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1990 243 16 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1991 267 19 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1992 290 15 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1993 297 19 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 305 19 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1995 337 20 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1996 337 20 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 420 14 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1999 440 4 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 475 3 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 465 3 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2002 501 5 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2003 501 5 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2004 500 3 23 4 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2005 525 4 25 4 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2006 546 4 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2007 525 5 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2008 515 6 25 6 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2009 446 5 23 4 0 0 0 0 478
2010 438 2 22 6 0 0 0 0 468
2011 384 2 22 4 0 0 2 0 414
2012 358 3 25 4 0 0 4 0 394
2013 345 3 29 7 0 0 5 0 389
2014 347 2 25 7 0 0 6 0 387
2015 340 4 20 14 0 0 7 0 385
2016 340 5 22 15 0 0 9 0 391
2017 335 5 22 18 0 1 7 0 388
2018 317 4 19 18 0 2 5 0 365
2019 301 3 25 19 0 2 5 0 355
2020 296 3 27 16 0 2 3 0 347
2021 269 2 25 11 0 2 7 0 316
2022 268 3 22 20 0 0 6 0 319
2023 292 2 27 16 0 0 8 0 345
2024 289 6 27 20 0 0 7 0 349

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
1988 320 17.0 18.8 n/a
1989 269 17.0 15.8 n/a
1990 273 15.0 18.2 1.1
1991 297 16.0 18.5 2.4
1992 320 17.0 18.8 2.8
1993 334 16.5 20.2 2.1
1994 344 21.0 16.4 2.9
1995 373 23.0 16.2 3.5
1996 373 23.0 16.2 3.5
1998 457 29.0 15.8 2.4
1999 475 30.0 15.8 0.4
2000 503 30.3 16.6 0
2001 491 31.0 15.8 0
2002 530 32.9 16.1 0
2003 530 32.9 16.1 0
2004 531 33.4 15.9 0
2005 558 34.1 16.4 n/a
2006 582 34.7 16.8 0.3
2007 559 31.5 17.7 n/a
2008 552 29.0 19.0 n/a
2009 478 37.9 11.1 0.2
2010 468 28.0 16.7 0.2
2011 414 22.5 18.4 0
2012 394 30.9 12.7 0
2013 389 29.1 13.3 0
2014 387 32.8 11.7 0
2015 385 32.0 12.0 0.8
2016 391 32.0 12.2 0.8
2017 388 29.4 13.1 0.8
2018 365 29.5 12.3 1.1
2019 355 29.9 11.8 0.8
2020 347 29.3 11.8 0.9
2021 316 28.2 11.1 0.9
2022 319 28.9 11.0 0.9
2023 345 25.9 13.2 0.9
2024 349 28.8 12.0 0.9

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
1988 320 17.0 18.8 n/a
1989 269 17.0 15.8 n/a
1990 273 15.0 18.2 1.1
1991 297 16.0 18.5 2.4
1992 320 17.0 18.8 2.8
1993 334 16.5 20.2 2.1
1994 344 21.0 16.4 2.9
1995 373 23.0 16.2 3.5
1996 373 23.0 16.2 3.5
1998 457 29.0 15.8 2.4
1999 475 30.0 15.8 0.4
2000 503 30.3 16.6 0
2001 491 31.0 15.8 0
2002 530 32.9 16.1 0
2003 530 32.9 16.1 0
2004 531 33.4 15.9 0
2005 558 34.1 16.4 n/a
2006 582 34.7 16.8 0.3
2007 559 31.5 17.7 n/a
2008 552 29.0 19.0 n/a
2009 478 37.9 11.1 0.2
2010 468 28.0 16.7 0.2
2011 414 22.5 18.4 0
2012 394 30.9 12.7 0
2013 389 29.1 13.3 0
2014 387 32.8 11.7 0
2015 385 32.0 12.0 0.8
2016 391 32.0 12.2 0.8
2017 388 29.4 13.1 0.8
2018 365 29.5 12.3 1.1
2019 355 29.9 11.8 0.8
2020 347 29.3 11.8 0.9
2021 316 28.2 11.1 0.9
2022 319 28.9 11.0 0.9
2023 345 25.9 13.2 0.9
2024 349 28.8 12.0 0.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $17 (0.3%) $6,411 (99.7%) $6,428

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson 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 252nd of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 92nd of 1342 Elementary schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)64.376.7
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Public School District)72.175.1
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)71.279.5
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westfield Public School District)78.878.2
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)76.476.4
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Public School District)76.777.6
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)76.466.7
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westfield Public School District)77.978.9
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)81.386
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westfield Public School District)8379.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)65.384.4
 19.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westfield Public School District)7873.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students355345
 2.8%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian2527
 8%
Hispanic1916
 15.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White301292
 3%
Two or More Races58
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.8%0.9%
 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Wilson Elementary School.

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

Middle : Thomas Edison Intermediate School
High : Westfield Senior High School

Yes. Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 9.3% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students at Wilson Elementary School are 83% White, 8% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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