Wilson Elementary

Public K-5

 4999 S Herron Rd
       Herron, MI  49744-9600


(989) 358-5700

District: Alpena Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1072nd of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,218 Help


Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thunder Bay Junior High School
High:    Alpena High School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.5 Help
Number of students:  260

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.8% Help


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Compare Details Wilson Elementary ranks worse than 72.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Alpena Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.17. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wilson Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2010 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.64. (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: White (93.1%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.8% 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 22.5, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Alpena Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary is $11,218. 3 elementary schools in the Alpena Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wilson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Elementary 1072nd of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Wilson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Alpena Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpena Public Schools 322nd of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wilson Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.58 1313th 1545 15.0%
2007 22.33 1395th 1565 10.9%
2008 37.06 1249th 1577 20.8%
2009 53.91 952nd 1589 40.1%
2010 62.69 765th 1552 50.7%
2011 58.78 811th 1552 47.7%
2012 40.72 1050th 1566 33.0%
2013 35.33 1101st 1563 29.6%
2014 46.66 889th 1533 42.0%
2015 36.37 1064th 1580 32.7%
2016 36.60 1006th 1548 35.0%
2017 37.58 910th 1466 37.9%
2018 39.56 944th 1448 34.8%
2019 44.12 766th 1408 45.6%
2021 25.22 881st 1153 23.6%
2022 33.35 866th 1344 35.6%
2023 25.17 1072nd 1470 27.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.88 877th 1397 37.2%
2019 72.30 206th 1134 81.8%
2021 37.31 494th 749 34.0%
2022 37.75 685th 1099 37.7%
2023 37.53 845th 1350 37.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.96 1033rd 1443 28.4%
2019 27.56 876th 1171 25.2%
2021 17.84 805th 902 10.8%
2022 28.13 831st 1106 24.9%
2023 25.79 970th 1321 26.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.25 752nd 1446 48.0%
2019 54.10 521st 1196 56.4%
2021 26.73 706th 915 22.8%
2022 21.57 905th 1139 20.5%
2023 20.28 1061st 1334 20.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Wilson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.35 1015th 1253 19.0%
2019 33.02 782nd 1128 30.7%
2021 19.44 863rd 1005 14.1%
2022 21.51 911th 1102 17.3%
2023 15.08 1069th 1198 10.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wilson Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 22.57 699th 806 13.3%
2007 39.84 624th 823 24.2%
2008 25.51 720th 839 14.2%
2009 36.68 657th 847 22.4%
2010 39.64 652nd 851 23.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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 247 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1989 250 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1990 279 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1991 272 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1992 279 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1993 275 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1994 292 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1995 306 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1996 306 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1997 295 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 266 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1999 240 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
2000 224 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2001 215 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2002 262 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 262 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 254 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2005 257 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 260
2006 203 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2007 198 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2008 191 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 193
2009 189 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 192
2010 188 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 190
2011 279 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 284
2012 241 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 247
2013 244 0 1 1 1 0 4 0 251
2014 227 0 1 7 0 0 3 0 238
2015 232 0 1 10 1 0 3 0 247
2016 211 0 1 7 1 0 5 0 225
2017 186 0 2 6 1 0 2 0 197
2018 204 0 0 6 1 0 2 0 213
2019 209 0 0 6 1 0 2 0 218
2020 214 0 0 6 1 0 5 0 226
2021 207 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 215
2022 233 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 246
2023 242 1 0 11 0 0 6 0 260

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 249 n/a n/a n/a
1989 253 n/a n/a 25.3
1990 280 18.0 15.5 26.8
1991 277 n/a n/a n/a
1992 283 n/a n/a 38.5
1993 277 n/a 0.0 36.1
1994 294 14.4 20.4 25.2
1995 307 15.9 19.3 28
1996 307 15.9 19.3 28
1997 295 17.0 17.4 41.4
1998 266 17.0 15.6 36.1
1999 241 16.0 15.1 25.3
2000 225 14.7 15.3 42.7
2001 217 13.1 16.6 42.9
2002 265 12.7 20.9 46.8
2003 265 12.7 20.9 46.8
2004 256 13.4 19.1 48
2005 260 13.0 20.0 43.8
2006 206 14.2 14.5 45.6
2007 201 12.5 16.1 46.3
2008 193 10.7 18.0 42
2009 192 11.8 16.3 44.2
2010 190 12.1 15.5 57.1
2011 284 15.3 18.5 58.5
2012 247 13.9 17.6 56.3
2013 251 12.9 19.4 56.6
2014 238 12.9 18.4 56.3
2015 247 13.0 19.0 61.9
2016 225 12.0 18.7 57.8
2017 197 10.9 18.0 48.7
2018 213 12.1 17.5 61
2019 218 11.6 18.7 65.6
2020 226 11.6 19.4 65
2021 215 12.2 17.5 63.7
2022 246 12.3 19.9 64.2
2023 260 11.5 22.5 65.8

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 249 n/a n/a n/a
1989 253 n/a n/a 25.3
1990 280 18.0 15.5 26.8
1991 277 n/a n/a n/a
1992 283 n/a n/a 38.5
1993 277 n/a 0.0 36.1
1994 294 14.4 20.4 25.2
1995 307 15.9 19.3 28
1996 307 15.9 19.3 28
1997 295 17.0 17.4 41.4
1998 266 17.0 15.6 36.1
1999 241 16.0 15.1 25.3
2000 225 14.7 15.3 42.7
2001 217 13.1 16.6 42.9
2002 265 12.7 20.9 46.8
2003 265 12.7 20.9 46.8
2004 256 13.4 19.1 48
2005 260 13.0 20.0 43.8
2006 206 14.2 14.5 45.6
2007 201 12.5 16.1 46.3
2008 193 10.7 18.0 42
2009 192 11.8 16.3 44.2
2010 190 12.1 15.5 57.1
2011 284 15.3 18.5 58.5
2012 247 13.9 17.6 56.3
2013 251 12.9 19.4 56.6
2014 238 12.9 18.4 56.3
2015 247 13.0 19.0 61.9
2016 225 12.0 18.7 57.8
2017 197 10.9 18.0 48.7
2018 213 12.1 17.5 61
2019 218 11.6 18.7 65.6
2020 226 11.6 19.4 65
2021 215 12.2 17.5 63.7
2022 246 12.3 19.9 64.2
2023 260 11.5 22.5 65.8

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 $920 (8.4%) $10,066 (91.6%) $10,986
2020 $927 (8.5%) $9,984 (91.5%) $10,911
2021 $1,676 (13.2%) $10,988 (86.8%) $12,663
2022 $1,029 (9.2%) $10,189 (90.8%) $11,218

Data source: Michigan 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 766th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1072nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 18.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)41.730.6
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alpena Public Schools)39.343.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Wilson Elementary)61.141.7
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Alpena Public Schools)47.843.2
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)25.730.8
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Alpena Public Schools)32.342.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Wilson Elementary)22.928.2
 5.3%
   4th Grade Math (Alpena Public Schools)21.934.9
 13%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary)44.127.3
 16.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Alpena Public Schools)41.232.9
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Wilson Elementary)5022.7
 27.3%
   5th Grade Math (Alpena Public Schools)22.625.4
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students218260
 19.3%
African American01
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic611
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White209242
 15.8%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.6%65.8%
 0.2%


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Students who attend Wilson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thunder Bay Junior High School
High : Alpena High School

Students at Wilson Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended Wilson Elementary.

Wilson Elementary ranks 1072nd of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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