Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W E Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W E Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
W E Wilson Elementary School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
W E Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W E Wilson Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1062 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
28%
13%
White
39%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W E Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
W E Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1062 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are W E Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
W E Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Utica Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend W E Wilson Elementary School?
489 students attend W E Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of W E Wilson Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W E Wilson Elementary School?
W E Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does W E Wilson Elementary School offer ?
W E Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W E Wilson Elementary School part of?
W E Wilson Elementary School is part of Greater Clark County Schools School District.
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