Wilson Elementary School

Summary:

Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 345 students in grades K-5 in Ottumwa, Iowa. The school is part of the Ottumwa Community School District, which is ranked 288 out of 309 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilson Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools, with its performance on state assessments generally below the district and state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 64.7% at Wilson, compared to 50.5% for the district and 64.2% for the state. Similarly, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics was 64.4% at Wilson, compared to 53.9% for the district and 70.7% for the state. Additionally, Wilson Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60% to 65.14% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Eisenhower Elementary School (27.31%) and Horace Mann Elementary School (38.75%).

Despite these challenges, Wilson Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 13.6 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Eisenhower Elementary School (14.9) and Horace Mann Elementary School (15.0), as well as the more distant Pekin Elementary School (12.3) and Fremont Elementary (12.6). This proximity to other schools in the district presents an opportunity for collaboration and resource sharing, which could potentially benefit Wilson Elementary School and its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

1102 E. 4th St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501

(641) 684-5441

District: Ottumwa Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
453^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,451

Students who attend Wilson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Evans Middle School
High:	Ottumwa High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

White:

32.9%

Hispanic:

29.7%

Pacific Islander:

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wilson Elementary School ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Ottumwa Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.26. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Wilson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (32.9%), Hispanic (29.7%), Pacific Islander (19.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary School is 11.8, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Ottumwa Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Wilson Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Elementary School is $13,451. 4 elementary schools in the Ottumwa Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wilson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ottumwa Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ottumwa Community School District 288^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wilson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	24.61	548^th	626	12.5%
2013	21.10	556^th	624	10.9%
2014	17.98	533^rd	603	11.6%
2015	14.01	555^th	616	9.9%
2016	14.83	533^rd	599	11.0%
2017	12.06	516^th	574	10.1%
2018	12.32	512^th	567	9.7%
2019	21.67	510^th	603	15.4%
2021	17.49	494^th	567	12.9%
2022	14.74	515^th	574	10.3%
2023	14.11	511^th	565	9.6%
2024	26.26	453^rd	557	18.7%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wilson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	403	15	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	422
1989	440	14	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1990	328	24	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1991	335	21	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	363
1992	346	11	4	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	371
1993	341	14	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1994	336	12	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1995	345	10	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1996	345	10	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1997	354	13	10	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
1998	351	14	10	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
1999	345	16	6	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	390
2000	355	15	3	28	6	n/a	n/a	-19	388
2001	323	20	1	50	2	n/a	n/a	0	396
2002	287	22	2	91	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2003	287	22	2	91	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2004	256	14	3	120	1	n/a	n/a	0	394
2005	234	18	4	129	2	n/a	n/a	0	387
2006	236	18	2	145	3	n/a	n/a	0	404
2007	216	15	2	176	4	n/a	n/a	0	413
2008	179	19	3	174	4	n/a	n/a	0	379
2009	203	25	3	151	5	n/a	n/a	0	387
2010	200	17	3	130	2	0	0	0	352
2011	150	24	2	123	2	3	1	0	305
2012	136	26	3	115	4	0	2	0	286
2013	133	33	5	124	3	0	0	0	298
2014	131	41	3	126	3	6	3	0	313
2015	134	32	4	131	2	7	5	0	315
2016	130	40	5	132	5	9	3	0	324
2017	123	47	4	120	2	14	4	0	314
2018	115	46	5	115	1	11	8	0	301
2019	116	40	4	104	6	26	7	0	303
2020	118	45	4	114	5	20	6	0	312
2021	109	52	8	101	5	47	5	0	327
2022	108	43	11	107	3	48	7	0	327
2023	119	35	10	113	4	57	7	0	345
2024	113	40	12	102	3	68	5	0	343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	422	21.6	19.5	63.5
1989	458	21.6	21.2	59.8
1990	356	22.0	16.1	68.3
1991	363	22.0	16.5	69.1
1992	371	20.0	18.5	53.4
1993	363	20.5	17.7	56.5
1994	359	20.0	17.9	57.9
1995	375	21.5	17.4	54.1
1996	375	21.5	17.4	54.1
1997	394	23.0	17.1	49.7
1998	396	22.5	17.6	54
1999	390	22.5	17.3	60.3
2000	388	24.0	16.2	35.1
2001	396	23.0	17.2	69.9
2002	402	23.8	16.9	81.8
2003	402	23.8	16.9	81.8
2004	394	26.0	15.2	28.4
2005	387	29.3	13.2	61.5
2006	404	29.8	13.6	78
2007	413	29.7	13.9	76
2008	379	27.7	13.7	79.9
2009	387	28.3	13.7	72.1
2010	352	26.3	13.3	63.1
2011	305	27.0	11.2	77.7
2012	286	25.1	11.3	78.3
2013	298	22.6	13.1	84.9
2014	313	24.9	12.5	80.5
2015	315	26.0	12.1	71.7
2016	324	25.0	12.9	60.5
2017	314	24.7	12.6	68.5
2018	301	23.5	12.8	67.4
2019	303	23.3	13.0	73.3
2020	312	25.9	12.0	58.7
2021	327	23.9	13.6	14.7
2022	327	27.7	11.7	65.1
2023	345	27.9	12.3	60
2024	343	29.0	11.8	70.8

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	422	21.6	19.5	63.5
1989	458	21.6	21.2	59.8
1990	356	22.0	16.1	68.3
1991	363	22.0	16.5	69.1
1992	371	20.0	18.5	53.4
1993	363	20.5	17.7	56.5
1994	359	20.0	17.9	57.9
1995	375	21.5	17.4	54.1
1996	375	21.5	17.4	54.1
1997	394	23.0	17.1	49.7
1998	396	22.5	17.6	54
1999	390	22.5	17.3	60.3
2000	388	24.0	16.2	35.1
2001	396	23.0	17.2	69.9
2002	402	23.8	16.9	81.8
2003	402	23.8	16.9	81.8
2004	394	26.0	15.2	28.4
2005	387	29.3	13.2	61.5
2006	404	29.8	13.6	78
2007	413	29.7	13.9	76
2008	379	27.7	13.7	79.9
2009	387	28.3	13.7	72.1
2010	352	26.3	13.3	63.1
2011	305	27.0	11.2	77.7
2012	286	25.1	11.3	78.3
2013	298	22.6	13.1	84.9
2014	313	24.9	12.5	80.5
2015	315	26.0	12.1	71.7
2016	324	25.0	12.9	60.5
2017	314	24.7	12.6	68.5
2018	301	23.5	12.8	67.4
2019	303	23.3	13.0	73.3
2020	312	25.9	12.0	58.7
2021	327	23.9	13.6	14.7
2022	327	27.7	11.7	65.1
2023	345	27.9	12.3	60
2024	343	29.0	11.8	70.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,167 (8.7%)	$12,284 (91.3%)	$13,451

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 510^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 511^th of 565 Elementary schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)	50	40.9	9.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ottumwa Community School District)	56.6	48.8	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)	56	72.7	16.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ottumwa Community School District)	66.4	62.8	3.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)	44.4	56.3	11.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ottumwa Community School District)	56.5	62.4	5.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)	59.3	47.9	11.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ottumwa Community School District)	61.7	56.6	5.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Elementary School)	60	47.2	12.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ottumwa Community School District)	53.8	52.4	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson Elementary School)	68.9	50	18.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ottumwa Community School District)	59.9	52.4	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	303	345	13.9%
African American	40	35	12.5%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	4	10	150%
Hispanic	104	113	8.7%
Pacific Islander	26	57	119.2%
White	116	119	2.6%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.3%	60%	13.3%

Schools Near Wilson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	1102 E. 4th St.	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-5441	343	29	11.8	70.8%	113 (32.9%)	40 (11.7%)	102 (29.7%)	12 (3.5%)	3 (0.9%)	68 (19.8%)	5 (1.5%)	26.3	453^rd of 557 public elementary schools	18.7%		14.1	511^th of 565 public elementary schools	9.6%	58	64.7	52.9	60.0		72.5	31.4	64.4		42.2	$13,451	$1,167	$12,284
Horace Mann Elementary School	Public	K-5	1523 N Court St	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-4661	251	17	14.7	42.6%	156 (62.2%)	26 (10.4%)	48 (19.1%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)	3 (1.2%)	42.9	376^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.5%		48.5	337^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.4%	39	39.5	82.9	66.7		60.5	82.9	61.9		61.9	$13,776	$1,167	$12,609
James Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 N Benton	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-5411	228	18	12.6	77.6%	82 (36.0%)	38 (16.7%)	49 (21.5%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	45 (19.7%)	9 (3.9%)	7	527^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.4%		11.4	517^th of 565 public elementary schools	8.5%	10	48.3	38.2	53.3		58.6	35.3	26.7		30.0	$13,974	$1,218	$12,755
Douma Elementary School	Public	1-2	307 W. Mary St.	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 684-4668	345	29	11.6	55.1%	173 (50.1%)	16 (4.6%)	96 (27.8%)	13 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.6%)	7 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$14,254	$1,164	$13,090
Liberty Elementary School	Public	3-6	50 Traxler Drive	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 682-4502	764	55	13.8	56.7%	381 (49.9%)	59 (7.7%)	200 (26.2%)	39 (5.1%)	5 (0.7%)	72 (9.4%)	7 (0.9%)	7.5	522^nd of 557 public elementary schools	6.3%		7.8	528^th of 565 public elementary schools	6.5%	6	42.9	48.7	45.9	56.8	62.9	45.2	48.9	46.6	31.9	$13,867	$1,196	$12,671
Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1306 W Williams	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 684-7179	593	26	22.8	45.0%	299 (50.4%)	66 (11.1%)	153 (25.8%)	21 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	37 (6.2%)	14 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	K-5	2624 Marilyn Rd	Ottumwa	52501	Wapello County	Ottumwa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 684-5617	243	18	13.5	32.5%	184 (75.7%)	16 (6.6%)	25 (10.3%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	66.3	188^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.2%		69.2	175^th of 565 public elementary schools	69.0%	13	73.0	88.4	67.7		81.1	81.4	75.0		58.1	$12,778	$1,167	$11,611
Cardinal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	5414 Hwy 16	Eldon	52554	Wapello County	Cardinal Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 652-3591	529	34	15.4	65.8%	462 (87.3%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.6%)	31.1	439^th of 557 public elementary schools	21.2%		37.2	418^th of 565 public elementary schools	26.0%	21	43.5	76.5			55.3	70.4				$10,997	$435	$10,563
Blakesburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	407 S Wilson	Blakesburg	52536	Wapello County	Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 938-2203	97	11	8.5	37.1%	93 (95.9%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	39	392^nd of 557 public elementary schools	29.6%		36.2	424^th of 565 public elementary schools	25.0%	32		46.7	69.2	66.7		73.3	76.9	58.3	61.5	$13,338	$575	$12,764
Fremont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	525 East Main Street	Fremont	52561	Mahaska County	Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont Central School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 933-4211	113	10	11.2	32.7%	102 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)										$14,187	$580	$13,607

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Wilson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wilson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Evans Middle School
High : Ottumwa High School

Is Wilson Elementary School a good school?

Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Iowa elementary schools.

How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Wilson Elementary School.

What district is Wilson Elementary School in?

Ottumwa Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Wilson Elementary School?

Students at Wilson Elementary School are 33% White, 30% Hispanic, 20% Pacific Islander, 12% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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