Wilson Elementary School

Summary:

Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving 689 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Forest Hills Local School District, which is ranked 46th out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilson Elementary consistently performs exceptionally well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in core subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 93% of 3rd graders, 93.5% of 4th graders, and 89.8% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. The school also has consistently low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.3% to 5.4% in recent years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Forest Hills Local School District, such as Mariemont Elementary School, Clough Pike Elementary School, and Mt. Washington School, Wilson Elementary generally outperforms its peers in terms of academic performance, student subgroup performance, and other key metrics. This consistent high performance over many years is a testament to the school's sustained excellence and its ability to maintain a high level of academic achievement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2465 Little Dry Run Rd
       Cincinnati, OH  45244-3250


(513) 231-3240

District: Forest Hills Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,593 Help


Students who attend Wilson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Nagel Middle School
High:    Turpin High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  651

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Two or more races:
6.5%
Hispanic:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilson Elementary School ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Forest Hills Local School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.44. (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 (88.2%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Forest Hills Local School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 18.1. 4 elementary schools in the Forest Hills Local School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary School is $12,593, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Forest Hills Local School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Elementary School 46th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Wilson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Forest Hills Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hills Local 46th of 839 Ohio 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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.00 71st 1471 95.2%
2005 86.47 77th 1501 94.9%
2006 87.84 23rd 1504 98.5%
2007 86.82 31st 1609 98.1%
2008 87.95 19th 1582 98.8%
2009 82.60 124th 1610 92.3%
2010 85.55 59th 1662 96.5%
2011 86.95 22nd 1686 98.7%
2012 85.15 53rd 1709 96.9%
2013 87.71 13th 1701 99.2%
2014 85.25 56th 1687 96.7%
2015 86.81 88th 1684 94.8%
2016 86.20 135th 1678 92.0%
2017 85.57 128th 1651 92.2%
2018 84.71 165th 1636 89.9%
2019 87.67 97th 1676 94.2%
2021 90.23 89th 1610 94.5%
2022 90.17 64th 1588 96.0%
2023 89.51 65th 1596 95.9%
2024 90.44 46th 1577 97.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.90 153rd 1404 89.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.64 66th 1518 95.7%
2019 88.00 49th 1502 96.7%
2021 89.18 81st 1467 94.5%
2022 89.39 66th 1488 95.6%
2023 85.58 142nd 1483 90.4%
2024 88.80 43rd 1466 97.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.48 419th 1021 59.0%
2019 17.91 863rd 956 9.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.48 398th 759 47.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.94 270th 1536 82.4%
2019 85.64 137th 1535 91.1%
2021 88.67 102nd 1499 93.2%
2022 90.52 40th 1518 97.4%
2023 92.83 6th 1498 99.6%
2024 90.58 31st 1485 97.9%
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Rank History for White students at Wilson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.75 243rd 1309 81.4%
2019 84.71 102nd 1271 92.0%
2021 86.66 116th 1249 90.7%
2022 87.23 66th 1242 94.7%
2023 85.56 89th 1215 92.7%
2024 88.26 34th 1190 97.1%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Wilson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Friday, January 30, 2015

Open Quote I've had three girls go to school here. No complaints. Teachers who care. The new Wilson Elementary School will be built soon with modern rooms and resources. Close Quote



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 586 2 13 8 2 n/a n/a 0 611
1989 605 1 14 7 3 n/a n/a 0 630
1990 642 3 13 5 3 n/a n/a 0 666
1991 614 2 17 4 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1992 629 2 16 5 1 n/a n/a 0 653
1993 612 2 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1994 645 1 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 663
1995 672 3 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1996 672 3 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1997 628 3 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1998 657 3 10 8 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1999 642 8 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2000 621 4 15 2 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2001 655 4 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2002 589 3 9 5 1 n/a n/a 14 621
2003 589 3 9 5 1 n/a n/a 14 621
2004 611 3 16 3 0 n/a n/a 11 644
2005 606 1 24 3 0 n/a n/a 17 651
2006 621 0 24 5 0 n/a n/a 21 671
2007 636 1 23 7 0 n/a n/a 19 686
2008 616 5 28 8 0 n/a n/a 17 674
2009 630 5 18 8 0 n/a n/a 28 689
2010 659 5 19 9 0 n/a n/a 24 716
2011 643 6 17 9 0 0 25 0 700
2012 632 4 14 8 0 0 22 0 680
2013 618 4 17 15 0 0 23 0 677
2014 622 5 20 16 0 0 18 0 681
2015 629 6 25 18 0 0 21 0 699
2016 611 5 21 20 0 0 25 0 682
2017 609 9 16 18 0 1 32 0 685
2018 633 8 16 15 0 1 35 0 708
2019 638 9 13 15 0 1 33 0 709
2020 641 8 11 17 0 1 35 0 713
2021 638 8 7 15 0 1 41 0 710
2022 626 8 11 15 0 1 42 0 703
2023 610 8 8 18 1 1 43 0 689
2024 574 6 8 20 1 0 42 0 651

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

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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 611 26.0 23.5 0
1989 630 29.0 21.7 n/a
1990 666 30.1 22.1 n/a
1991 638 29.1 21.9 n/a
1992 653 31.0 21.0 0.2
1993 635 32.8 19.4 0.3
1994 663 32.3 20.5 0
1995 699 32.5 21.5 0.7
1996 699 32.5 21.5 0.7
1997 651 31.0 21.0 1.4
1998 679 33.5 20.3 0.4
1999 668 32.5 20.6 0.7
2000 643 32.0 20.1 0.5
2001 673 32.5 20.7 0.1
2002 621 34.2 18.2 0.3
2003 621 34.2 18.2 0.3
2004 644 35.3 18.2 0.2
2005 651 35.2 18.5 0.5
2006 671 37.1 18.1 0.9
2007 686 37.1 18.5 1.5
2008 674 34.3 19.7 n/a
2009 689 33.3 20.7 2.6
2010 716 31.7 22.5 2.2
2011 700 31.6 22.0 2
2012 680 30.4 22.3 2.9
2013 677 31.7 21.3 4.3
2014 681 33.8 20.1 4.3
2015 699 n/a n/a 4.9
2016 682 32.0 21.3 3.4
2017 685 32.9 20.7 4.2
2018 708 38.9 18.1 4.7
2019 709 36.0 19.6 5.1
2020 713 35.0 20.3 4.3
2021 710 34.0 20.8 n/a
2022 703 33.5 20.9 n/a
2023 689 35.5 19.3 2.8
2024 651 35.7 18.1 5.7

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 611 26.0 23.5 0
1989 630 29.0 21.7 n/a
1990 666 30.1 22.1 n/a
1991 638 29.1 21.9 n/a
1992 653 31.0 21.0 0.2
1993 635 32.8 19.4 0.3
1994 663 32.3 20.5 0
1995 699 32.5 21.5 0.7
1996 699 32.5 21.5 0.7
1997 651 31.0 21.0 1.4
1998 679 33.5 20.3 0.4
1999 668 32.5 20.6 0.7
2000 643 32.0 20.1 0.5
2001 673 32.5 20.7 0.1
2002 621 34.2 18.2 0.3
2003 621 34.2 18.2 0.3
2004 644 35.3 18.2 0.2
2005 651 35.2 18.5 0.5
2006 671 37.1 18.1 0.9
2007 686 37.1 18.5 1.5
2008 674 34.3 19.7 n/a
2009 689 33.3 20.7 2.6
2010 716 31.7 22.5 2.2
2011 700 31.6 22.0 2
2012 680 30.4 22.3 2.9
2013 677 31.7 21.3 4.3
2014 681 33.8 20.1 4.3
2015 699 n/a n/a 4.9
2016 682 32.0 21.3 3.4
2017 685 32.9 20.7 4.2
2018 708 38.9 18.1 4.7
2019 709 36.0 19.6 5.1
2020 713 35.0 20.3 4.3
2021 710 34.0 20.8 n/a
2022 703 33.5 20.9 n/a
2023 689 35.5 19.3 2.8
2024 651 35.7 18.1 5.7

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,304
2022 $11,184
2023 $11,874
2024 $12,593

Data source: Ohio 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 97th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 65th of 1596 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)96.295.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Local)92.892
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)93.391.4
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Local)87.789.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)96.295.5
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Local)92.990.6
 2.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)93.488.5
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Local)83.982.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Wilson Elementary School)81.979.3
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Forest Hills Local)80.584.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)79.382.6
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Local)81.482.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)89.784.8
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Local)8585.9
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)7886.7
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Local)82.886.1
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)87.187.5
 0.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Local)79.287.3
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students709689
 2.8%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian01
Asian138
 38.5%
Hispanic1518
 20%
Pacific Islander11
White638610
 4.4%
Two or More Races3343
 30.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.1%2.8%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Elementary School

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

Middle : Nagel Middle School
High : Turpin High School

Students at Wilson Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Yes! Wilson Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 46th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 651 students attended Wilson Elementary School.


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