Wilson Elementary

Summary:

Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 360 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Spokane School District, Wilson Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance across all grade levels and student subgroups.

Wilson Elementary's students consistently outperform the district and state averages in SBAC/English Language Arts, SBAC/Math, and WCAS/Science assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 76.88% in ELA, 77.02% in Math, and 72.55% in Science, compared to the district's 48.46%, 38.41%, and 47.42%, respectively. The school's female, white, special education, and low socioeconomic status students all perform exceptionally well, ranking among the top in the state. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (over 80%) of white students, in contrast to some of the nearby schools, such as Grant Elementary, which has a more diverse student population.

While Wilson Elementary's consistently high academic performance and focus on equity and inclusion are commendable, the fluctuations in spending per student over the past few years suggest the need for further investigation into the school's resource allocation and funding priorities. Comparing Wilson Elementary to nearby schools, such as Hamblen Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, provides valuable insights into the factors influencing student success within the Spokane School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 911 W 25Th Ave
       Spokane, WA  99203-1200


(509) 354-4500

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,741 Help


Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carla Peperzak Middle School
High:    Lewis & Clark High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilson Elementary ranks better than 92.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), Hispanic (8.6%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 13.8. 25 elementary schools in the Spokane School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary is $16,741. 27 elementary schools in the Spokane School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Elementary 91st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Wilson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wilson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.54 67th 1026 93.5%
2005 89.99 63rd 1031 93.9%
2006 95.97 5th 1051 99.5%
2007 95.97 12th 1069 98.9%
2008 96.66 5th 1067 99.5%
2009 94.69 18th 1072 98.3%
2010 95.96 7th 1088 99.4%
2011 93.63 22nd 1092 98.0%
2012 92.26 34th 1097 96.9%
2013 91.55 36th 1106 96.7%
2015 92.80 52nd 1067 95.1%
2016 91.92 55th 1053 94.8%
2017 91.50 67th 1056 93.7%
2018 91.88 64th 1054 93.9%
2019 95.32 26th 1130 97.7%
2021 92.51 88th 1107 92.1%
2022 94.40 57th 1169 95.1%
2023 95.45 46th 1169 96.1%
2024 91.19 91st 1168 92.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.36 41st 637 93.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.87 80th 835 90.4%
2019 95.08 11th 979 98.9%
2021 80.64 84th 854 90.2%
2022 78.55 104th 1019 89.8%
2023 86.67 55th 1013 94.6%
2024 92.28 21st 1024 97.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.04 85th 1004 91.5%
2019 94.43 22nd 1068 97.9%
2021 90.46 82nd 1008 91.9%
2022 93.03 60th 1100 94.5%
2023 94.10 47th 1094 95.7%
2024 94.53 44th 1093 96.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.08 67th 999 93.3%
2019 92.47 52nd 1075 95.2%
2021 91.92 90th 1025 91.2%
2022 94.26 55th 1113 95.1%
2023 90.69 84th 1099 92.4%
2024 83.03 167th 1099 84.8%
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Rank History for White students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.88 59th 833 92.9%
2019 95.27 8th 1027 99.2%
2021 91.31 53rd 943 94.4%
2022 91.08 47th 1031 95.4%
2023 94.22 16th 1011 98.4%
2024 89.41 63rd 1009 93.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Wilson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 344 0 4 4 6 n/a n/a 0 358
1989 336 1 5 2 4 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 356 1 5 2 5 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 368 1 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 377
1992 366 4 5 2 4 n/a n/a 0 381
1993 286 3 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 301
1994 352 2 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 363
1995 307 2 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 317
1996 307 2 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 317
1997 294 1 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 305
1998 310 1 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1999 285 2 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 299
2000 271 2 2 9 4 n/a n/a 0 288
2001 253 5 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 290 9 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2003 290 9 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2004 271 12 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2005 270 12 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 295
2006 299 7 1 7 0 n/a n/a 11 325
2007 296 4 3 6 0 n/a n/a 11 320
2008 303 8 0 3 1 n/a n/a 24 339
2009 303 8 5 2 0 n/a n/a 25 343
2010 303 7 5 5 0 n/a n/a 28 348
2011 319 4 2 12 0 2 19 0 358
2012 310 2 1 13 2 0 32 0 360
2013 308 1 2 22 2 0 37 0 372
2014 303 4 3 20 2 0 40 0 372
2015 308 5 4 22 2 0 42 0 383
2016 301 4 6 22 2 0 41 0 376
2017 291 2 6 19 2 0 44 0 364
2018 282 3 5 24 2 0 42 0 358
2019 277 3 4 26 0 0 44 5 359
2020 294 3 3 29 0 0 43 0 372
2021 293 2 1 31 0 0 32 0 359
2022 298 2 2 32 0 0 24 0 358
2023 304 2 1 31 0 0 22 0 360

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 14.0 25.5 0
1989 348 14.0 24.8 n/a
1990 369 14.0 26.3 0
1991 377 15.0 25.1 n/a
1992 381 15.0 25.4 n/a
1993 301 15.0 20.1 n/a
1994 363 15.0 24.2 n/a
1995 317 14.0 22.6 n/a
1996 317 14.0 22.6 n/a
1997 305 14.0 21.8 n/a
1998 324 14.0 23.1 n/a
1999 299 13.8 21.7 n/a
2000 288 14.5 19.9 n/a
2001 271 13.5 20.1 n/a
2002 310 14.5 21.4 16.8
2003 310 14.5 21.4 16.8
2004 290 13.0 22.3 20.3
2005 295 13.0 22.7 18.3
2006 325 13.4 24.3 16.6
2007 320 13.6 23.5 13.9
2008 339 13.5 25.1 11.4
2009 343 13.5 25.4 15.4
2010 348 13.6 25.5 16.9
2011 358 13.5 26.3 14
2012 360 13.5 26.5 15
2013 372 16.5 22.5 15.1
2014 372 n/a n/a 22
2015 383 21.0 18.2 21.9
2016 376 18.0 20.8 18.9
2017 364 19.5 18.6 17.6
2018 358 20.5 17.4 17.6
2019 359 20.7 17.2 18.1
2020 372 21.9 16.9 18.8
2021 359 22.5 15.9 19.5
2022 358 25.1 14.2 20.7
2023 360 25.9 13.8 25.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 358 14.0 25.5 0
1989 348 14.0 24.8 n/a
1990 369 14.0 26.3 0
1991 377 15.0 25.1 n/a
1992 381 15.0 25.4 n/a
1993 301 15.0 20.1 n/a
1994 363 15.0 24.2 n/a
1995 317 14.0 22.6 n/a
1996 317 14.0 22.6 n/a
1997 305 14.0 21.8 n/a
1998 324 14.0 23.1 n/a
1999 299 13.8 21.7 n/a
2000 288 14.5 19.9 n/a
2001 271 13.5 20.1 n/a
2002 310 14.5 21.4 16.8
2003 310 14.5 21.4 16.8
2004 290 13.0 22.3 20.3
2005 295 13.0 22.7 18.3
2006 325 13.4 24.3 16.6
2007 320 13.6 23.5 13.9
2008 339 13.5 25.1 11.4
2009 343 13.5 25.4 15.4
2010 348 13.6 25.5 16.9
2011 358 13.5 26.3 14
2012 360 13.5 26.5 15
2013 372 16.5 22.5 15.1
2014 372 n/a n/a 22
2015 383 21.0 18.2 21.9
2016 376 18.0 20.8 18.9
2017 364 19.5 18.6 17.6
2018 358 20.5 17.4 17.6
2019 359 20.7 17.2 18.1
2020 372 21.9 16.9 18.8
2021 359 22.5 15.9 19.5
2022 358 25.1 14.2 20.7
2023 360 25.9 13.8 25.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Wilson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201680.4%2.0%5.9%2.0%90.2%88.2%88.2%84.3%90.2%88.2%
201790.2%0.0%3.9%3.9%2.0%100.0%100.0%96.1%94.1%100.0%100.0%
201892.3%0.0%3.9%3.9%0.0%96.2%94.2%94.2%94.2%94.2%94.2%
201982.8%1.7%6.9%0.0%6.9%91.4%91.4%87.9%86.2%91.4%91.4%
202191.4%3.5%0.0%1.7%0.0%91.4%93.1%93.1%91.4%93.1%93.1%93.1%93.1%93.1%
202294.9%2.6%0.0%0.0%2.6%97.4%97.4%94.9%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%97.4%
202385.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%87.5%87.5%89.6%87.5%87.5%87.5%87.5%87.5%87.5%
202411.1%2.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%13.3%11.1%24.4%26.7%11.1%13.3%13.3%13.3%11.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Wilson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201889.8%0.0%1.7%0.0%6.8%94.9%94.9%94.9%93.2%96.6%94.9%
201987.2%0.0%4.3%2.1%6.4%93.6%93.6%93.6%91.5%95.7%93.6%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201989.5%0.3%3.3%6.7%94.2%94.2%93.4%91.4%94.5%94.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $246 (1.7%) $14,583 (98.3%) $14,829
2020 $267 (2.6%) $10,008 (97.4%) $10,275
2021 $133 (0.9%) $15,492 (99.1%) $15,625
2022 $1,083 (6.5%) $15,658 (93.5%) $16,741

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 26th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 46th of 1169 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)83.380
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)51.544.2
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Wilson Elementary)88.182
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Spokane School District)54.747.7
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)87.368.8
 18.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)52.549.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Wilson Elementary)8075
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Spokane School District)50.846.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade Science (Wilson Elementary)91.190.6
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Spokane School District)51.350.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)81.891.3
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)59.143.8
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Wilson Elementary)84.173.3
 10.8%
   6th Grade Math (Spokane School District)47.833.4
 14.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)87.682.7
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Spokane School District)57.449.6
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Wilson Elementary)86.680.1
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Spokane School District)46.637.6
 9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Wilson Elementary)91.190.6
 0.5%
   All Grades Science (Spokane School District)51.944.7
 7.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students359360
 0.3%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic2631
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White277304
 9.7%
Two or More Races4422
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.1%25.3%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Elementary

Students at Wilson Elementary are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Yes. Wilson Elementary ranks in the top 7.8% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carla Peperzak Middle School
High : Lewis & Clark High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Wilson Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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