Wilson Elementary

Public K-5

 1317 N. Baker St.
       Santa Ana, CA  92706-3457


(714) 564-8100

District: Santa Ana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4094th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,520 Help


Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Willard Intermediate
High:    Santa Ana High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.0 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.1%
White:
1.3%
Asian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.3% Help


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Compare Details Wilson Elementary ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 12th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.81. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.1%), White (1.3%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 21. 25 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified 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 $7,520. 19 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wilson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Elementary 4094th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Wilson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Santa Ana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Ana Unified 1236th of 1560 California 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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.11 4713th 4809 2.0%
2005 5.38 4793rd 4822 0.6%
2006 5.70 4779th 4818 0.8%
2007 10.18 4909th 5113 4.0%
2008 7.23 5033rd 5113 1.6%
2009 24.37 4112th 5193 20.8%
2010 23.25 4356th 5314 18.0%
2011 36.31 3512th 5377 34.7%
2012 29.65 3973rd 5390 26.3%
2013 30.05 4038th 5530 27.0%
2015 19.65 4666th 5611 16.8%
2016 19.46 4671st 5614 16.8%
2017 20.83 4614th 5692 18.9%
2018 13.87 5194th 5662 8.3%
2019 31.00 3851st 5789 33.5%
2022 27.78 4069th 5883 30.8%
2023 27.81 4082nd 5848 30.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.64 2880th 3246 11.3%
2019 32.72 2295th 3275 29.9%
2022 42.89 1615th 3311 51.2%
2023 58.52 837th 3240 74.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.77 394th 2416 83.7%
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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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.10 4535th 5084 10.8%
2019 43.39 2872nd 5173 44.5%
2022 40.41 2972nd 5264 43.5%
2023 42.42 2863rd 5355 46.5%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.99 277th 336 17.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.61 5156th 5413 4.7%
2019 24.47 4271st 5492 22.2%
2022 28.87 3844th 5635 31.8%
2023 25.56 4163rd 5595 25.6%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.60 1668th 2128 21.6%
2019 40.33 1282nd 2585 50.4%
2022 33.94 1309th 2227 41.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.33 4798th 5431 11.7%
2019 38.27 3161st 5510 42.6%
2022 28.15 3951st 5663 30.2%
2023 32.11 3593rd 5627 36.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.73 4330th 4830 10.4%
2019 42.93 2759th 4963 44.4%
2022 39.35 2946th 5084 42.1%
2023 38.78 2994th 5079 41.1%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Open Quote Well I went to that school but then moved to GA but still the time I was there all the teachers I had and everything where very helpful to me there I learned how to speak English and I am know where I am because off there help. Thanks 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
1988 153 13 51 677 0 n/a n/a 0 894
1989 57 19 55 979 0 n/a n/a 0 1110
1990 24 5 42 964 0 n/a n/a 0 1035
1991 29 8 36 1017 0 n/a n/a 0 1090
1992 28 7 35 1083 0 n/a n/a 0 1153
1993 16 2 23 929 0 n/a n/a 0 970
1994 11 3 15 982 0 n/a n/a 0 1011
1995 6 2 20 1113 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
1996 6 2 20 1113 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
1997 6 4 21 1218 0 n/a n/a 0 1249
1998 4 1 14 1063 1 n/a n/a 0 1083
1999 13 0 8 1074 0 n/a n/a 0 1095
2000 11 0 11 1142 0 n/a n/a 0 1164
2001 4 5 7 1049 0 n/a n/a 0 1065
2002 3 0 1 1048 2 n/a n/a 0 1054
2003 3 0 1 1048 2 n/a n/a 0 1054
2004 4 1 1 980 0 n/a n/a 9 995
2005 1 0 3 924 0 n/a n/a 4 932
2006 6 0 4 828 0 n/a n/a 2 840
2007 4 0 4 712 0 n/a n/a 2 722
2008 1 1 5 765 n/a n/a n/a 0 772
2009 1 0 4 684 0 0 4 0 693
2010 0 1 5 676 0 0 0 0 682
2011 0 1 3 693 0 0 0 0 697
2012 0 3 3 686 0 0 1 0 693
2013 2 0 1 681 0 0 0 0 684
2014 3 0 2 720 0 0 0 0 725
2015 3 1 3 771 0 0 2 0 780
2016 4 1 4 707 1 0 2 0 719
2017 1 1 4 646 0 0 1 0 653
2018 1 0 5 607 0 0 1 0 614
2019 1 2 5 568 2 0 0 0 578
2020 1 0 3 500 3 0 0 0 507
2021 1 1 4 467 1 0 0 0 474
2022 5 1 4 446 2 0 3 0 461
2023 6 1 3 439 1 1 1 0 452

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 894 36.0 24.8 n/a
1989 1110 40.0 27.7 n/a
1990 1035 39.0 26.5 n/a
1991 1090 41.0 26.5 n/a
1992 1153 41.7 27.6 58
1993 970 31.5 30.8 84
1994 1011 30.5 33.1 86.4
1995 1141 41.0 27.8 88.6
1996 1141 41.0 27.8 88.6
1997 1249 47.0 26.6 82.9
1998 1083 52.0 20.8 91.8
1999 1095 46.3 23.7 88
2000 1164 55.5 21.0 87.6
2001 1065 56.0 19.0 84.3
2002 1054 52.9 19.9 88.7
2003 1054 52.9 19.9 88.7
2004 995 52.0 19.1 90.9
2005 932 44.0 21.2 87.2
2006 840 39.5 21.3 90.3
2007 722 33.5 21.6 97.5
2008 772 38.8 19.9 92.5
2009 693 34.0 19.8 94.9
2010 682 32.0 21.3 98.5
2011 697 n/a n/a 97.7
2012 693 28.5 24.3 n/a
2013 684 25.0 27.3 90.4
2014 725 25.0 29.0 96.6
2015 780 28.0 27.8 85.1
2016 719 28.0 25.6 94.4
2017 653 23.0 28.3 91.6
2018 614 21.0 29.2 92.3
2019 578 22.0 26.2 90.5
2020 507 n/a n/a 89.7
2021 474 18.0 26.3 91.8
2022 461 21.4 21.4 65.1
2023 452 21.4 21.0 80.3

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 894 36.0 24.8 n/a
1989 1110 40.0 27.7 n/a
1990 1035 39.0 26.5 n/a
1991 1090 41.0 26.5 n/a
1992 1153 41.7 27.6 58
1993 970 31.5 30.8 84
1994 1011 30.5 33.1 86.4
1995 1141 41.0 27.8 88.6
1996 1141 41.0 27.8 88.6
1997 1249 47.0 26.6 82.9
1998 1083 52.0 20.8 91.8
1999 1095 46.3 23.7 88
2000 1164 55.5 21.0 87.6
2001 1065 56.0 19.0 84.3
2002 1054 52.9 19.9 88.7
2003 1054 52.9 19.9 88.7
2004 995 52.0 19.1 90.9
2005 932 44.0 21.2 87.2
2006 840 39.5 21.3 90.3
2007 722 33.5 21.6 97.5
2008 772 38.8 19.9 92.5
2009 693 34.0 19.8 94.9
2010 682 32.0 21.3 98.5
2011 697 n/a n/a 97.7
2012 693 28.5 24.3 n/a
2013 684 25.0 27.3 90.4
2014 725 25.0 29.0 96.6
2015 780 28.0 27.8 85.1
2016 719 28.0 25.6 94.4
2017 653 23.0 28.3 91.6
2018 614 21.0 29.2 92.3
2019 578 22.0 26.2 90.5
2020 507 n/a n/a 89.7
2021 474 18.0 26.3 91.8
2022 461 21.4 21.4 65.1
2023 452 21.4 21.0 80.3

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 ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201286.0%0.0%0.0%14.0%91.0%97.0%96.0%89.0%95.0%
201376.0%0.0%0.0%24.0%81.0%94.0%94.0%83.0%87.0%
201497.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%99.0%100.0%97.0%98.0%
201590.0%0.0%0.0%10.0%93.0%99.0%99.0%90.0%92.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%97.0%96.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,520

Data source: California 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 3851st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4082nd of 5848 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilson Elementary)37.525.4
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)31.628.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)4234.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)35.229.2
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilson Elementary)33.630.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)33.631.4
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)28.430.9
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)33.326.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilson Elementary)47.232.1
 15.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)37.634
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)31.219.5
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)27.420.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Wilson Elementary)15.717.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Ana Unified)17.817.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students578452
 21.8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic568439
 22.7%
Pacific Islander01
White16
 500%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.5%80.3%
 10.2%


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Wilson Elementary ranks 4094th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willard Intermediate
High : Santa Ana High

Students at Wilson Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Wilson Elementary.


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