Wilson Elementary

Public K-6

 3775 Bodega Ave.
       Petaluma, CA  94952-8023


(707) 765-4340

District: Wilmar Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
850th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,544 Help


Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Petaluma Junior High
High:    Petaluma High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.2 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.7%
Hispanic:
16.5%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilson Elementary ranks better than 85.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.21. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.7%), Hispanic (16.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 22.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary is $9,544.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Elementary 850th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Wilson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wilmar Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilmar Union Elementary 157th of 1568 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 73.21 1187th 4809 75.3%
2005 73.06 1204th 4822 75.0%
2006 68.55 1411th 4818 70.7%
2007 70.53 1346th 5113 73.7%
2008 79.47 996th 5113 80.5%
2009 79.61 1021st 5193 80.3%
2010 85.50 705th 5314 86.7%
2011 81.65 913th 5377 83.0%
2012 86.52 647th 5390 88.0%
2013 87.14 638th 5530 88.5%
2015 85.27 866th 5611 84.6%
2016 82.42 1030th 5614 81.7%
2017 81.24 1078th 5692 81.1%
2018 75.53 1338th 5662 76.4%
2019 92.90 449th 5789 92.2%
2022 66.21 1776th 5883 69.8%
2023 79.19 1195th 5874 79.7%
2024 87.21 850th 5862 85.5%
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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 68.76 1251st 5084 75.4%
2024 95.11 234th 5511 95.8%
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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 72.19 1402nd 5413 74.1%
2019 91.52 468th 5492 91.5%
2022 57.56 2043rd 5635 63.7%
2023 62.57 1825th 5617 67.5%
2024 69.11 1528th 5605 72.7%
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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 71.83 1404th 5431 74.1%
2019 88.66 654th 5510 88.1%
2022 70.14 1521st 5663 73.1%
2023 86.03 811th 5650 85.6%
2024 92.22 470th 5636 91.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.38 1187th 2737 56.6%
2019 83.25 335th 2834 88.2%
2022 39.40 1750th 2726 35.8%
2023 56.94 1235th 2662 53.6%
2024 69.19 827th 2647 68.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 179 2 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1989 192 0 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1990 178 2 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1991 177 3 0 41 1 n/a n/a 0 222
1992 180 3 0 46 1 n/a n/a 0 230
1993 170 4 2 41 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1994 161 4 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1995 205 5 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1996 205 5 1 43 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1997 186 3 1 47 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 190 5 1 40 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1999 223 2 1 42 2 n/a n/a 1 271
2000 201 0 0 36 0 n/a n/a 26 263
2001 189 2 4 44 1 n/a n/a 7 247
2002 174 4 2 33 5 n/a n/a 7 225
2003 174 4 2 33 5 n/a n/a 7 225
2004 162 2 3 34 4 n/a n/a 3 208
2005 174 3 1 32 0 n/a n/a 5 215
2006 152 2 0 44 1 n/a n/a 1 200
2007 164 0 2 54 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2008 177 n/a n/a 43 n/a n/a n/a 0 220
2009 178 1 0 50 1 0 0 0 230
2010 157 1 0 44 1 0 1 0 204
2011 165 1 0 42 0 0 5 0 213
2012 187 1 1 38 0 0 6 0 233
2013 191 1 1 41 1 0 9 0 244
2014 170 1 1 37 1 0 6 0 216
2015 185 0 2 40 1 0 6 0 234
2016 181 0 2 42 2 1 7 0 235
2017 179 0 2 40 2 2 8 0 233
2018 194 1 3 46 3 1 9 0 257
2019 186 1 4 40 3 3 6 0 243
2020 184 1 4 40 2 3 5 0 239
2021 169 3 3 34 2 1 4 1 217
2022 162 3 5 40 2 1 5 1 219
2023 165 3 5 36 1 1 6 1 218

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 217 9.0 24.1 n/a
1989 224 9.0 24.8 n/a
1990 221 9.0 24.5 n/a
1991 222 9.0 24.6 n/a
1992 230 9.1 25.2 29.1
1993 217 10.0 21.7 26.7
1994 209 8.8 23.8 29.7
1995 254 9.8 25.9 27.2
1996 254 9.8 25.9 27.2
1997 238 9.8 24.3 25.2
1998 236 13.1 18.0 19.9
1999 271 14.2 19.1 27.4
2000 263 13.6 19.3 34.2
2001 247 13.6 18.2 15
2002 225 10.8 20.8 25.2
2003 225 10.8 20.8 25.2
2004 208 11.8 17.6 33.2
2005 215 11.8 18.2 34.8
2006 200 11.8 16.9 40.2
2007 220 11.8 18.6 30.5
2008 220 13.0 16.9 28.6
2009 230 11.0 19.2 30
2010 204 10.6 19.2 25.5
2011 213 n/a n/a 29.6
2012 233 11.4 20.3 n/a
2013 244 13.7 17.7 7.4
2014 216 11.5 18.7 24.5
2015 234 11.0 21.2 23.5
2016 235 11.0 21.3 18.3
2017 233 11.4 20.4 20.2
2018 257 10.4 24.7 29.2
2019 243 10.4 23.3 28.8
2020 239 n/a n/a 27.2
2021 217 9.8 22.1 23
2022 219 10.8 20.2 26.5
2023 218 9.8 22.2 20.6

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 217 9.0 24.1 n/a
1989 224 9.0 24.8 n/a
1990 221 9.0 24.5 n/a
1991 222 9.0 24.6 n/a
1992 230 9.1 25.2 29.1
1993 217 10.0 21.7 26.7
1994 209 8.8 23.8 29.7
1995 254 9.8 25.9 27.2
1996 254 9.8 25.9 27.2
1997 238 9.8 24.3 25.2
1998 236 13.1 18.0 19.9
1999 271 14.2 19.1 27.4
2000 263 13.6 19.3 34.2
2001 247 13.6 18.2 15
2002 225 10.8 20.8 25.2
2003 225 10.8 20.8 25.2
2004 208 11.8 17.6 33.2
2005 215 11.8 18.2 34.8
2006 200 11.8 16.9 40.2
2007 220 11.8 18.6 30.5
2008 220 13.0 16.9 28.6
2009 230 11.0 19.2 30
2010 204 10.6 19.2 25.5
2011 213 n/a n/a 29.6
2012 233 11.4 20.3 n/a
2013 244 13.7 17.7 7.4
2014 216 11.5 18.7 24.5
2015 234 11.0 21.2 23.5
2016 235 11.0 21.3 18.3
2017 233 11.4 20.4 20.2
2018 257 10.4 24.7 29.2
2019 243 10.4 23.3 28.8
2020 239 n/a n/a 27.2
2021 217 9.8 22.1 23
2022 219 10.8 20.2 26.5
2023 218 9.8 22.2 20.6

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
201284.0%5.0%0.0%12.0%84.0%86.0%86.0%84.0%84.0%
201365.0%5.0%0.0%30.0%70.0%91.0%91.0%70.0%67.0%
201448.0%7.0%0.0%45.0%64.0%75.0%73.0%55.0%52.0%
201564.0%5.0%0.0%30.0%75.0%89.0%89.0%75.0%71.0%
201688.0%6.0%2.0%5.0%89.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%89.0%
201788.0%5.0%2.0%6.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%91.0%89.0%
201890.0%0.0%5.0%3.0%90.0%95.0%93.0%90.0%92.0%
201987.0%5.0%8.0%89.0%95.0%87.0%89.0%90.0%
202094.1%0.0%2.0%96.1%96.1%
202191.9%2.7%0.0%91.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,544

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 449th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1195th of 5874 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilson Elementary)70.455.6
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilmar Union Elementary)70.455.6
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)74.174.1
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilmar Union Elementary)74.174.1
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilson Elementary)77.161.3
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilmar Union Elementary)77.161.3
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)68.667.7
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wilmar Union Elementary)68.667.7
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilson Elementary)8175
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilmar Union Elementary)8175
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)8153.1
 27.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wilmar Union Elementary)8153.1
 27.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Wilson Elementary)61.953.1
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Wilmar Union Elementary)61.953.1
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilson Elementary)8851.7
 36.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wilmar Union Elementary)8850
 38%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary)8827.6
 60.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wilmar Union Elementary)8830
 58%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students243218
 10.3%
African American13
 200%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic4036
 10%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White186165
 11.3%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.8%20.6%
 8.2%


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Students at Wilson Elementary are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Wilson Elementary ranks 850th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Petaluma Junior High
High : Petaluma High

In the 2022-23 school year, 218 students attended Wilson Elementary.


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