Wilson Elementary

Summary:

Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 193 students. The school is part of the Wauwatosa School District, which is ranked 96 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilson Elementary consistently ranks among the top Wisconsin elementary schools, with a current ranking of 263 out of 1,061 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in mathematics, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperforming the Wauwatosa School District and the state of Wisconsin in the percentage of students proficient or better on the Forward Exam. However, the school struggles with the performance of low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 749th out of 866 Wisconsin elementary schools in this subgroup for the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, Roosevelt Elementary and Jefferson Elementary, which also rank highly in the state, Wilson Elementary performs well. However, the school lags behind the nearby Wauwatosa STEM public charter school in academic performance, particularly in the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. This suggests that the more affluent student population at Wilson Elementary, as indicated by its relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, may contribute to its strong academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1060 N Glenview Ave
       Wauwatosa, WI  53213-3097


(414) 773-1900

District: Wauwatosa School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
263rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,514 Help


Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Longfellow Middle
High:    East High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  193

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.6%
Two or more races:
7.3%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilson Elementary ranks better than 75.2% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.36. (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 (75.6%), two or more races (7.3%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.4% 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 11.4, which is the lowest among 11 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary is $11,514. 8 elementary schools in the Wauwatosa School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Elementary 263rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Wilson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wauwatosa School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wauwatosa School District 96th 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
2006 79.15 104th 712 85.4%
2007 74.34 160th 689 76.8%
2008 68.17 311th 1021 69.5%
2009 82.07 62nd 1030 94.0%
2010 76.02 165th 1045 84.2%
2011 72.51 216th 1046 79.3%
2012 68.68 308th 1045 70.5%
2013 89.33 26th 1053 97.5%
2014 90.40 14th 1061 98.7%
2015 83.40 86th 1076 92.0%
2016 75.02 221st 1075 79.4%
2017 67.99 325th 1071 69.7%
2018 62.47 386th 1025 62.3%
2019 61.41 410th 1037 60.5%
2021 80.95 142nd 1050 86.5%
2022 75.45 216th 1067 79.8%
2023 82.93 128th 1067 88.0%
2024 73.36 263rd 1061 75.2%
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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
2019 14.96 820th 874 6.2%
2024 21.68 749th 866 13.5%
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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 62.40 385th 997 61.4%
2019 67.02 314th 1002 68.7%
2021 72.11 245th 1004 75.6%
2022 64.36 353rd 1017 65.3%
2023 80.63 130th 1010 87.1%
2024 93.33 8th 1011 99.2%
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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 62.09 371st 997 62.8%
2019 43.80 641st 1002 36.0%
2021 85.20 79th 1003 92.1%
2022 83.75 101st 1017 90.1%
2023 81.62 125th 1011 87.6%
2024 47.92 608th 1012 39.9%
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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 69.56 166th 686 75.8%
2019 87.17 47th 718 93.5%
2021 91.88 20th 699 97.1%
2024 83.67 64th 727 91.2%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Open Quote This school is too small, only one class room per grade. It doesn't focus much on academic achievement for kids, especially science and social studies. I guess it depends a lot on the teachers. Unfortunately we had one really laid back and focused more on social development, even for upper elementary level at the dispense of academic achievement. They didn't finish all content covered state curriculum for social studies and science... On the positive notes, Mrs Kotlarek in K4 room is fabulous! It is small so kids know each other well. Close Quote



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
1989 216 38 9 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 267
1990 211 40 13 7 2 n/a n/a 0 273
1991 229 40 15 4 1 n/a n/a 0 289
1992 255 38 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1993 239 36 22 5 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 224 33 24 7 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 212 26 22 14 1 n/a n/a 0 275
1996 212 26 22 14 1 n/a n/a 0 275
1997 212 26 25 11 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1998 198 24 24 9 1 n/a n/a 0 256
1999 195 30 28 9 3 n/a n/a 0 265
2000 199 36 28 10 2 n/a n/a 0 275
2001 201 32 20 6 3 n/a n/a 0 262
2002 197 28 26 5 3 n/a n/a 0 259
2003 197 28 26 5 3 n/a n/a 0 259
2004 188 35 23 3 3 n/a n/a 0 252
2005 193 29 18 4 2 n/a n/a 0 246
2006 203 28 15 9 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2007 214 31 17 14 3 n/a n/a 0 279
2008 190 35 19 16 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2009 195 38 14 18 2 n/a n/a 0 267
2010 205 42 20 16 2 n/a n/a 0 285
2011 187 30 22 14 1 0 15 0 269
2012 176 21 22 13 1 0 12 0 245
2013 149 23 23 12 0 0 13 0 220
2014 133 19 22 11 0 0 15 0 200
2015 117 27 15 13 1 0 10 0 183
2016 115 24 14 10 1 0 8 0 172
2017 96 17 11 12 1 0 10 0 147
2018 104 14 15 16 1 0 8 0 158
2019 123 16 4 11 1 0 9 0 164
2020 120 12 10 15 1 0 9 0 167
2021 122 5 11 17 0 0 11 0 166
2022 125 11 8 13 0 0 12 0 169
2023 146 12 10 11 0 0 14 0 193

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 267 14.0 19.0 5.6
1990 273 14.5 18.8 4.4
1991 289 16.0 18.0 4.8
1992 315 17.0 18.5 6
1993 302 17.2 17.6 2.6
1994 288 17.2 16.7 6.3
1995 275 17.0 16.2 5.8
1996 275 17.0 16.2 5.8
1997 274 16.4 16.7 5.5
1998 256 17.2 14.9 5.1
1999 265 18.4 14.4 8.7
2000 275 18.5 14.9 7.3
2001 262 17.9 14.6 8
2002 259 17.8 14.6 10
2003 259 17.8 14.6 10
2004 252 18.0 14.0 10.7
2005 246 17.5 14.1 n/a
2006 256 18.2 14.1 n/a
2007 279 17.7 15.8 12.5
2008 261 18.3 14.3 10.3
2009 267 16.4 16.3 5.6
2010 285 16.7 17.0 11.6
2011 269 18.7 14.3 17.1
2012 245 18.0 13.5 19.2
2013 220 15.2 14.3 15.5
2014 200 15.6 12.7 18.5
2015 183 n/a n/a 15.8
2016 172 11.0 15.6 24.4
2017 147 10.8 13.5 20.4
2018 158 11.2 14.0 13.9
2019 164 11.4 14.2 18.3
2020 167 12.3 13.5 16.8
2021 166 12.9 12.7 15.1
2022 169 12.8 13.1 16.6
2023 193 16.9 11.4 12.4

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
1989 267 14.0 19.0 5.6
1990 273 14.5 18.8 4.4
1991 289 16.0 18.0 4.8
1992 315 17.0 18.5 6
1993 302 17.2 17.6 2.6
1994 288 17.2 16.7 6.3
1995 275 17.0 16.2 5.8
1996 275 17.0 16.2 5.8
1997 274 16.4 16.7 5.5
1998 256 17.2 14.9 5.1
1999 265 18.4 14.4 8.7
2000 275 18.5 14.9 7.3
2001 262 17.9 14.6 8
2002 259 17.8 14.6 10
2003 259 17.8 14.6 10
2004 252 18.0 14.0 10.7
2005 246 17.5 14.1 n/a
2006 256 18.2 14.1 n/a
2007 279 17.7 15.8 12.5
2008 261 18.3 14.3 10.3
2009 267 16.4 16.3 5.6
2010 285 16.7 17.0 11.6
2011 269 18.7 14.3 17.1
2012 245 18.0 13.5 19.2
2013 220 15.2 14.3 15.5
2014 200 15.6 12.7 18.5
2015 183 n/a n/a 15.8
2016 172 11.0 15.6 24.4
2017 147 10.8 13.5 20.4
2018 158 11.2 14.0 13.9
2019 164 11.4 14.2 18.3
2020 167 12.3 13.5 16.8
2021 166 12.9 12.7 15.1
2022 169 12.8 13.1 16.6
2023 193 16.9 11.4 12.4

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 $346 (3.5%) $9,532 (96.5%) $9,877
2020 $652 (6.2%) $9,853 (93.8%) $10,505
2021 $882 (7.7%) $10,631 (92.3%) $11,514

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 410th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 128th of 1067 Elementary schools
 27.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)61.169.6
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)58.755.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)72.282.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)6464.5
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)36.872
 35.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)5464.9
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)47.480
 32.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)58.961
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Wilson Elementary)52.684
 31.4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wauwatosa School District)72.373.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Wilson Elementary)52.672
 19.4%
   4th Grade Science (Wauwatosa School District)65.267.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)52.444.4
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wauwatosa School District)6057.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)52.448.2
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wauwatosa School District)61.858.3
 3.5%
   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 Students164193
 17.7%
African American1612
 25%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian410
 150%
Hispanic1111
Pacific Islander00
White123146
 18.7%
Two or More Races914
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.3%12.4%
 5.9%


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Students at Wilson Elementary are 76% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Longfellow Middle
High : East High

In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended Wilson Elementary.

Wilson Elementary ranks 263rd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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