Wilson Elementary School

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Wilson Elementary School ranks 79 th of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with a diverse student population of over 500 students. The school has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Oklahoma elementary schools over the past decade, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilson Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students significantly outpacing the Oklahoma City and state averages in standardized test scores. In the 2022-2023 school year, 54% of 3rd graders and 43% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 14% and 12% for Oklahoma City, respectively. In Mathematics, 53% of 3rd graders and 40% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to 16% and 17% for Oklahoma City. The school's racial diversity, with a balanced composition compared to nearby schools, may contribute to a more inclusive and enriching learning environment. Additionally, Wilson Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 15.9 over the past three years, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.

While Wilson Elementary outperforms nearby schools like Mark Twain Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary, which have much higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's success may be partly attributed to serving a more economically advantaged population. Nonetheless, Wilson Elementary's consistent high performance, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years, is a testament to the school's ability to effectively serve its diverse student body. As the school continues to excel, there may be opportunities to further enhance educational outcomes and address any remaining achievement gaps between different racial and socioeconomic groups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

501 Northwest 21st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3103

(405) 587-7100

District: Oklahoma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 276 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,653

Students who attend Wilson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Moon Middle School
High:	Douglass High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 398

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.0%

African American:

20.1%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wilson Elementary School ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Oklahoma City School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.53. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wilson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43%), African American (20.1%), Hispanic (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Oklahoma City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 15.9. 19 elementary schools in the Oklahoma City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wilson Elementary School employs 24.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary School is $13,653, which is the 12^th highest among 3 elementary schools in the Oklahoma City School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

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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	OK State Percentile
2009	76.83	131^st	840	84.4%
2010	81.06	85^th	845	89.9%
2011	79.61	95^th	846	88.8%
2015	78.51	153^rd	957	84.0%
2016	42.90	310^th	498	37.8%
2017	87.64	22^nd	407	94.6%
2018	68.70	90^th	406	77.8%
2019	70.80	86^th	411	79.1%
2021	75.55	104^th	646	83.9%
2022	68.33	75^th	323	76.8%
2023	65.53	79^th	276	71.4%

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Rank History for White students at Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.27	38^th	403	90.6%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma 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: Oklahoma State 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	105	100	7	10	13	n/a	n/a	0	235
1989	105	110	5	5	11	n/a	n/a	0	236
1990	101	142	3	1	15	n/a	n/a	0	262
1991	102	177	5	2	17	n/a	n/a	0	303
1992	101	169	1	2	18	n/a	n/a	0	291
1993	88	175	1	2	17	n/a	n/a	0	283
1994	100	179	1	7	13	n/a	n/a	0	300
1995	77	169	5	6	13	n/a	n/a	2	272
1996	77	169	5	6	13	n/a	n/a	2	272
1997	76	162	7	6	9	n/a	n/a	-12	248
1998	74	153	11	10	11	n/a	n/a	0	259
1999	99	155	10	23	20	n/a	n/a	0	307
2000	109	119	12	23	15	n/a	n/a	0	278
2001	133	99	15	19	20	n/a	n/a	0	286
2002	140	100	12	30	26	n/a	n/a	0	308
2003	140	100	12	30	26	n/a	n/a	0	308
2004	136	121	10	36	17	n/a	n/a	0	320
2005	131	103	9	42	17	n/a	n/a	0	302
2006	157	93	6	38	22	n/a	n/a	0	316
2007	180	84	11	39	23	n/a	n/a	0	337
2008	197	105	14	34	23	n/a	n/a	0	373
2009	191	87	8	23	25	n/a	n/a	0	334
2010	200	87	4	22	22	n/a	n/a	0	335
2011	207	81	5	20	24	0	5	0	342
2012	204	80	5	23	28	0	3	0	343
2013	217	88	10	24	21	0	15	0	375
2014	204	107	14	25	13	0	30	0	393
2015	183	101	14	36	14	0	29	0	377
2016	163	112	10	37	18	0	24	0	364
2017	159	88	10	28	24	0	25	0	334
2018	148	82	10	36	20	0	31	0	327
2019	149	97	7	30	13	1	35	0	332
2020	180	120	15	70	19	1	47	0	452
2021	167	71	9	47	12	3	39	0	348
2022	166	89	14	49	14	3	49	0	384
2023	171	80	20	60	12	1	54	0	398

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	235	14.2	16.5	n/a
1989	236	14.8	15.9	n/a
1990	262	13.0	20.1	n/a
1991	303	17.2	17.6	n/a
1992	291	17.6	16.5	69.8
1993	283	18.9	15.0	77.7
1994	300	19.1	15.7	72
1995	272	19.4	14.0	78.5
1996	272	19.4	14.0	78.5
1997	248	19.2	12.9	76.2
1998	259	20.2	12.8	76.4
1999	307	21.9	14.0	73.6
2000	278	22.4	12.4	66.9
2001	286	23.5	12.2	61.5
2002	308	22.4	13.8	68.5
2003	308	22.4	13.8	68.5
2004	320	19.9	16.1	70.6
2005	302	18.9	16.0	67.9
2006	316	19.0	16.6	57.6
2007	337	18.7	18.0	49.9
2008	373	19.0	19.6	46.4
2009	334	19.3	17.3	39.2
2010	335	20.5	16.3	37
2011	342	20.6	16.6	35.7
2012	343	18.4	18.6	34.7
2013	375	19.7	19.0	38.4
2014	393	22.1	17.7	44.8
2015	377	23.0	16.3	50.7
2016	364	23.0	15.8	50
2017	334	18.7	17.8	41.3
2018	327	18.0	18.1	100
2019	332	18.7	17.6	35.8
2020	452	25.4	17.7	53.1
2021	348	24.4	14.2	44
2022	384	24.9	15.3	51.3
2023	398	24.9	15.9	54

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	235	14.2	16.5	n/a
1989	236	14.8	15.9	n/a
1990	262	13.0	20.1	n/a
1991	303	17.2	17.6	n/a
1992	291	17.6	16.5	69.8
1993	283	18.9	15.0	77.7
1994	300	19.1	15.7	72
1995	272	19.4	14.0	78.5
1996	272	19.4	14.0	78.5
1997	248	19.2	12.9	76.2
1998	259	20.2	12.8	76.4
1999	307	21.9	14.0	73.6
2000	278	22.4	12.4	66.9
2001	286	23.5	12.2	61.5
2002	308	22.4	13.8	68.5
2003	308	22.4	13.8	68.5
2004	320	19.9	16.1	70.6
2005	302	18.9	16.0	67.9
2006	316	19.0	16.6	57.6
2007	337	18.7	18.0	49.9
2008	373	19.0	19.6	46.4
2009	334	19.3	17.3	39.2
2010	335	20.5	16.3	37
2011	342	20.6	16.6	35.7
2012	343	18.4	18.6	34.7
2013	375	19.7	19.0	38.4
2014	393	22.1	17.7	44.8
2015	377	23.0	16.3	50.7
2016	364	23.0	15.8	50
2017	334	18.7	17.8	41.3
2018	327	18.0	18.1	100
2019	332	18.7	17.6	35.8
2020	452	25.4	17.7	53.1
2021	348	24.4	14.2	44
2022	384	24.9	15.3	51.3
2023	398	24.9	15.9	54

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	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,593
2020	$10,016
2021	$13,641
2022	$14,257
2023	$13,653

Data source: Oklahoma 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 86^th of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 79^th of 276 Elementary schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Wilson Elementary School)	66	54	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma City)	15	14	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	39	29	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)	68	53	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma City)	14	16	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Wilson Elementary School)	50	43	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma City)	11	12	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	30	24	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)	41	40	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma City)	11	17	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	332	398	19.9%
African American	97	80	17.5%
American Indian	13	12	7.7%
Asian	7	20	185.7%
Hispanic	30	60	100%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	149	171	14.8%
Two or More Races	35	54	54.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.8%	54%	18.2%

Schools Near Wilson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2023)						OSTP Mathematics (2023)						OSTP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	501 Northwest 21st Street	Oklahoma City	73103	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7100	398	25	15.9	54.0%	171 (43.0%)	80 (20.1%)	60 (15.1%)	20 (5.0%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	54 (13.6%)	65.5	79^th of 276 public elementary schools	71.4%		68.3	75^th of 323 public elementary schools	76.8%	4	54.0	43.0					53.0	40.0							$13,653
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Oklahoma	Public, Charter	K-8	309 NW 13th Street	Oklahoma City	73103	Oklahoma County	Virtual Preparatory Academy (CHARTER)	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(405) 212-5694	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Eugene Field Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1515 North Klein Avenue	Oklahoma City	73106	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5700	420	29	14.4	90.0%	52 (12.4%)	47 (11.2%)	254 (60.5%)	16 (3.8%)	12 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (9.0%)								(n/a)							19.0	33.0							$14,398
Emerson Alternative Education (Es)	Public	PK, KG-5	715 North Walker Avenue	Oklahoma City	73102	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 587-7900	64	7	8.5	70.3%	32 (50.0%)	14 (21.9%)	5 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (20.3%)								(n/a)															$3,352
John W Rex Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	500 West Sheridan	Oklahoma City	73102	Oklahoma County	John W Rex Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 875-0032	735	46	15.9	40.0%	272 (37.0%)	132 (18.0%)	190 (25.9%)	42 (5.7%)	17 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (11.2%)	44.2	151^st of 276 public elementary schools	45.3%		61.6	97^th of 323 public elementary schools	70.0%	54	46.0		41.0		37.0		45.0	39.0	20.0		48.0	32.0	40.0	61.0	$8,491
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2300 Northwest 15th Street	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-5900	376	25	14.8	95.5%	21 (5.6%)	23 (6.1%)	298 (79.3%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (6.4%)								(n/a)								17.0							$13,970
Thelma R. Parks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1501 Northeast 30th Street	Oklahoma City	73111	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-4400	472	31	15.1	98.9%	26 (5.5%)	293 (62.1%)	53 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	6 (1.3%)	77 (16.3%)								(n/a)															$13,121
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2725 Northwest 23rd Street	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-8200	405	27	14.7	67.2%	144 (35.6%)	35 (8.6%)	164 (40.5%)	15 (3.7%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.4%)	34.6	192^nd of 276 public elementary schools	30.4%		35.5	221^st of 323 public elementary schools	31.6%	29	38.0						45.0	28.0							$14,415
Epic Charter School Elementary	Public, Virtual, Charter	PK, KG-8	1900 NW Expy Floor R3	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	EPIC Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(405) 749-4550	15,223	733	20.7	66.2%	7,711 (50.7%)	1,249 (8.2%)	2,064 (13.6%)	82 (0.5%)	820 (5.4%)	19 (0.1%)	3,262 (21.4%)	3.5	275^th of 276 public elementary schools	0.4%		3	321^st of 323 public elementary schools	0.6%	46	14.0	12.0	18.0	17.0	16.0	16.0	16.0	16.0	10.0	14.0	16.0	9.0	21.0	29.0	$8,487
Astec Charter Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2600 General Pershing Blvd	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Astec Charters	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-6272	321	17	18.8	96.0%	12 (3.7%)	8 (2.5%)	292 (91.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)								(n/a)															$10,980

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Elementary School

Is Wilson Elementary School a good school?

Wilson Elementary School ranks 79^th of 276 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended Wilson Elementary School.

What district is Wilson Elementary School in?

Oklahoma City

What schools do graduates of Wilson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Moon Middle School
High : Douglass High School

What is the racial makeup of Wilson Elementary School?

Students at Wilson Elementary School are 43% White, 20% African American, 15% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% American Indian.

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