Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ottumwa, Iowa, serving 345 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Ottumwa Community School District, which is ranked 278 out of 311 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Wilson Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Eisenhower Elementary and Horace Mann Elementary in several ways. It has a much more diverse student population, with 34.49% White, 10.14% African American, 32.75% Hispanic, and other racial groups represented. However, Wilson Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance, as measured by ISASP test scores, is significantly lower than state and district averages. Additionally, 60% of Wilson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a much higher rate than nearby schools.
Over the past few years, Wilson Elementary's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have been declining, suggesting its academic performance is not improving. The school's diverse student population and high poverty rates may be contributing factors to these challenges. To address these issues, Wilson Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to help improve student outcomes and close the achievement gap with higher-performing schools in the Ottumwa Community School District.
In the 2022-23 school year, 345 students attended Wilson Elementary School.
Students at Wilson Elementary School are 34% White, 33% Hispanic, 17% Pacific Islander, 10% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.
Ottumwa Community School District
Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Iowa elementary schools.
Students who attend Wilson Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Evans Middle SchoolHigh : Ottumwa High School