Wilson Elementary

Summary:

Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 114 students. The school is part of the Beaver Dam Unified School District, which is ranked 235 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilson Elementary has shown strong academic performance, with 3-4 star ratings from SchoolDigger in recent years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the Beaver Dam Unified School District and the state of Wisconsin in several key areas, with 85.71% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 78.57% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to lower district and state averages. Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Wilson Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 15% of Wisconsin elementary schools serving this population.

Compared to other schools in the Beaver Dam Unified School District, Wilson Elementary stands out with its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's small class sizes, with 9.4 students per teacher, and increased per-student spending may be contributing factors to its success. While the school has seen a slight increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, it remains relatively low compared to the district and state averages, suggesting that Wilson Elementary is employing effective strategies to support student learning and attendance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 405 W Third St
       Beaver Dam, WI  53916-1513


(920) 885-7373

District: Beaver Dam Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
438th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,381 Help


Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Beaver Dam Middle
High:    Beaver Dam High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  114

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.4%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Compare Details Wilson Elementary ranks better than 58.7% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Beaver Dam Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Wilson Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Beaver Dam Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (75.4%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Beaver Dam Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 9.4, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Beaver Dam Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary is $14,381. 2 elementary schools in the Beaver Dam Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Beaver Dam Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaver Dam Unified School District 235th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 64.17 295th 689 57.2%
2008 59.77 485th 1021 52.5%
2009 66.08 372nd 1030 63.9%
2010 71.52 248th 1045 76.3%
2011 67.51 311th 1046 70.3%
2012 42.04 791st 1045 24.3%
2013 49.64 615th 1053 41.6%
2014 66.91 306th 1061 71.2%
2015 76.44 175th 1076 83.7%
2016 75.21 218th 1075 79.7%
2017 58.36 459th 1071 57.1%
2018 75.18 206th 1025 79.9%
2019 77.88 177th 1037 82.9%
2021 75.64 212th 1050 79.8%
2022 56.15 502nd 1067 53.0%
2023 37.47 737th 1067 30.9%
2024 62.98 438th 1061 58.7%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.31 92nd 854 89.2%
2019 80.38 71st 874 91.9%
2022 73.39 131st 859 84.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.70 168th 997 83.1%
2019 77.73 170th 1002 83.0%
2021 73.22 228th 1004 77.3%
2022 64.76 348th 1017 65.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.45 303rd 997 69.6%
2019 74.60 196th 1002 80.4%
2021 85.36 77th 1003 92.3%
2022 55.30 476th 1017 53.2%
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Rank History for White students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.13 196th 686 71.4%
2019 76.59 120th 718 83.3%
2022 10.69 666th 704 5.4%
2023 15.56 655th 715 8.4%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department 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: Wisconsin Department 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 194 1 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 198
1989 202 1 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 206
1990 207 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1991 164 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1992 187 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1993 144 0 0 6 7 n/a n/a 0 157
1994 179 0 0 6 6 n/a n/a 0 191
1995 188 0 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 198
1996 188 0 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 198
1997 176 0 0 9 3 n/a n/a 0 188
1998 152 0 2 5 4 n/a n/a 0 163
1999 132 1 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 141
2000 135 2 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2001 133 3 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 145
2002 125 2 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2003 125 2 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2004 119 2 3 18 0 n/a n/a 0 142
2005 121 2 2 20 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2006 123 2 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 143
2007 127 2 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 141
2008 119 1 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2009 280 7 1 34 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 306 10 3 46 5 n/a n/a 0 370
2011 336 5 2 26 3 0 6 0 378
2012 303 8 0 40 6 1 13 0 371
2013 292 6 0 42 4 0 16 0 360
2014 273 5 3 55 3 0 9 0 348
2015 288 8 6 55 2 0 14 0 373
2016 268 12 5 50 2 0 15 0 352
2017 214 10 4 52 0 1 23 0 304
2018 224 7 6 57 0 0 8 0 302
2019 101 2 3 26 0 0 4 0 136
2020 91 2 2 29 0 0 3 0 127
2021 74 1 0 19 0 0 6 0 100
2022 89 2 0 22 0 0 7 0 120
2023 86 3 0 18 0 0 7 0 114

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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 198 11.5 17.2 9.1
1989 206 11.5 17.9 8.7
1990 211 8.6 24.5 8.5
1991 167 7.6 21.9 10.8
1992 193 9.1 21.2 11.9
1993 157 9.9 15.9 12.1
1994 191 9.7 19.7 12
1995 198 9.7 20.4 10.1
1996 198 9.7 20.4 10.1
1997 188 10.8 17.4 9.6
1998 163 9.7 16.8 9.8
1999 141 8.7 16.2 16.3
2000 144 9.6 15.0 16
2001 145 8.4 17.3 17.2
2002 146 10.2 14.3 38.4
2003 146 10.2 14.3 38.4
2004 142 10.1 14.1 34.5
2005 146 10.1 14.5 n/a
2006 143 10.2 14.0 n/a
2007 141 9.3 15.2 36.2
2008 134 8.7 15.4 39.6
2009 323 9.9 32.6 30.3
2010 370 9.8 37.7 33
2011 378 12.3 30.7 37.3
2012 371 10.8 34.3 41.5
2013 360 9.9 36.3 43.6
2014 348 9.4 36.8 46.8
2015 373 n/a n/a 46.1
2016 352 8.0 44.0 49.4
2017 304 7.6 39.5 48
2018 302 8.3 36.3 39.4
2019 136 7.8 17.4 53.7
2020 127 7.8 16.2 52.8
2021 100 9.0 11.1 55
2022 120 9.4 12.7 63.3
2023 114 12.1 9.4 70.2

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 198 11.5 17.2 9.1
1989 206 11.5 17.9 8.7
1990 211 8.6 24.5 8.5
1991 167 7.6 21.9 10.8
1992 193 9.1 21.2 11.9
1993 157 9.9 15.9 12.1
1994 191 9.7 19.7 12
1995 198 9.7 20.4 10.1
1996 198 9.7 20.4 10.1
1997 188 10.8 17.4 9.6
1998 163 9.7 16.8 9.8
1999 141 8.7 16.2 16.3
2000 144 9.6 15.0 16
2001 145 8.4 17.3 17.2
2002 146 10.2 14.3 38.4
2003 146 10.2 14.3 38.4
2004 142 10.1 14.1 34.5
2005 146 10.1 14.5 n/a
2006 143 10.2 14.0 n/a
2007 141 9.3 15.2 36.2
2008 134 8.7 15.4 39.6
2009 323 9.9 32.6 30.3
2010 370 9.8 37.7 33
2011 378 12.3 30.7 37.3
2012 371 10.8 34.3 41.5
2013 360 9.9 36.3 43.6
2014 348 9.4 36.8 46.8
2015 373 n/a n/a 46.1
2016 352 8.0 44.0 49.4
2017 304 7.6 39.5 48
2018 302 8.3 36.3 39.4
2019 136 7.8 17.4 53.7
2020 127 7.8 16.2 52.8
2021 100 9.0 11.1 55
2022 120 9.4 12.7 63.3
2023 114 12.1 9.4 70.2

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $440 (4.0%) $10,676 (96.1%) $11,115
2020 $624 (5.8%) $10,215 (94.2%) $10,839
2021 $635 (4.4%) $13,745 (95.6%) $14,381

Data source: Wisconsin 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 177th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 737th of 1067 Elementary schools
 52%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)56.535
 21.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beaver Dam Unified School District)46.347.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)78.330
 48.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaver Dam Unified School District)59.457.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)4535.3
 9.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Beaver Dam Unified School District)47.755.3
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)6029.4
 30.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaver Dam Unified School District)55.160.8
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wilson Elementary)5552.9
 2.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Beaver Dam Unified School District)56.562.7
 6.2%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Wilson Elementary)6547.1
 17.9%
   4th Grade Science (Beaver Dam Unified School District)57.958.1
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)66.740
 26.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Beaver Dam Unified School District)44.838.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)87.535
 52.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaver Dam Unified School District)59.655.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students136114
 16.2%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic2618
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White10186
 14.9%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.7%70.2%
 16.5%


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Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beaver Dam Middle
High : Beaver Dam High

Wilson Elementary ranks 438th of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 114 students attended Wilson Elementary.

Students at Wilson Elementary are 75% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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