Wilson School

Summary:

Wilson School is an elementary school located in Lodi, New Jersey, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 356 students. The school is part of the Lodi School District, which is ranked 256 out of 613 districts in the state.

One of Wilson School's key strengths is its exceptional academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA). The school consistently outperforms the Lodi School District and the state of New Jersey in ELA proficiency across grades 3-5, with proficiency rates ranging from 72.2% to 81.3% in the 2023-2024 school year. In Mathematics, the school's performance is more mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state, while others are slightly below. Additionally, Wilson School's 5th-grade Science proficiency is lower than the district and state averages.

Another notable aspect of Wilson School is the high performance of its student subgroups. The school's Hispanic and White student subgroups consistently rank in the top 125 and 93 out of 989 and 963 New Jersey elementary schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. The school's Special Education subgroup has also shown improvement, moving from the bottom 15% of schools in 2018-2019 to the middle 40% in 2021-2022. Interestingly, Wilson School's Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students are a standout, ranking in the top 4% of New Jersey elementary schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, which has fluctuated between 12.4% and 18.1% over the past few years, is generally higher than the state's target of 10%.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 80 Union Street
       Lodi, NJ  07644


(973) 473-8189

District: Lodi School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
431st of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,821 Help


Students who attend Wilson School usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High:    Lodi High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
67.6%
White:
19.0%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Compare Details Wilson School ranks better than 67.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lodi School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.92. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (67.6%), White (19%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson School is 13.4. 2 elementary schools in the Lodi School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson School is $6,821. 3 elementary schools in the Lodi School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson School 431st of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Wilson School in the ranking list.)

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Lodi School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lodi School District 256th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wilson School

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Rank History for all students at Wilson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 20.99 975th 1204 19.0%
2004 34.03 999th 1298 23.0%
2005 53.39 775th 1303 40.5%
2006 66.23 566th 1314 56.9%
2007 59.69 716th 1329 46.1%
2008 38.87 979th 1338 26.8%
2009 33.99 1020th 1346 24.2%
2010 42.07 931st 1354 31.2%
2011 42.63 927th 1360 31.8%
2012 49.92 824th 1363 39.5%
2013 50.77 809th 1367 40.8%
2014 37.35 977th 1363 28.3%
2015 34.14 927th 1357 31.7%
2016 46.36 766th 1346 43.1%
2017 40.49 849th 1352 37.2%
2018 54.15 654th 1353 51.7%
2019 52.90 685th 1360 49.6%
2021 47.21 630th 1317 52.2%
2022 70.58 422nd 1345 68.6%
2023 75.55 349th 1342 74.0%
2024 68.92 431st 1338 67.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.34 294th 1001 70.6%
2019 17.39 849th 1007 15.7%
2022 51.97 374th 949 60.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.95 67th 942 92.9%
2019 70.65 180th 948 81.0%
2021 68.20 143rd 839 83.0%
2022 92.21 38th 863 95.6%
2023 93.95 30th 910 96.7%
2024 92.23 34th 939 96.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.41 583rd 1333 56.3%
2019 55.10 626th 1331 53.0%
2021 41.41 707th 1290 45.2%
2022 63.83 487th 1326 63.3%
2023 74.36 347th 1318 73.7%
2024 67.14 438th 1317 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.44 676th 1334 49.3%
2019 50.89 679th 1335 49.1%
2021 54.95 505th 1297 61.1%
2022 74.17 333rd 1324 74.8%
2023 75.58 313th 1315 76.2%
2024 69.26 398th 1313 69.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.43 184th 870 78.9%
2019 67.49 239th 899 73.4%
2021 71.31 165th 896 81.6%
2022 89.30 70th 953 92.7%
2023 90.76 73rd 982 92.6%
2024 83.37 125th 989 87.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wilson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.05 426th 1022 58.3%
2019 26.87 795th 1023 22.3%
2021 47.55 474th 964 50.8%
2022 58.40 394th 976 59.6%
2024 84.78 93rd 963 90.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Open Quote Board of Education wants to spend 7 million on a new administration building. This money is in a reserve account and should be used for the children. They cut the basic needs for elementary schools. Examples: Workbooks for spelling, english, reading, and wonder why test results are poor. The failing system is the result of the extreme degree of nepotism. The principal of this school actually is first cousins with the administrator, who in turn got his job from his father. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wilson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 226 4 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1989 228 9 8 15 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1990 244 9 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 220 17 10 34 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1992 228 21 8 33 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 243 20 8 40 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1994 234 19 10 53 1 n/a n/a 0 317
1995 222 24 18 51 2 n/a n/a 0 317
1996 222 24 18 51 2 n/a n/a 0 317
1998 199 15 30 77 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 196 20 23 75 3 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 172 18 26 66 3 n/a n/a 0 285
2001 134 20 26 79 3 n/a n/a 0 262
2002 170 22 33 103 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 170 22 33 103 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 167 19 52 120 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2005 140 32 41 118 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2006 152 37 46 115 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2007 123 29 34 149 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2008 115 23 32 165 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2009 121 27 31 180 0 6 0 0 365
2010 110 32 20 180 0 8 4 0 354
2011 95 36 21 179 0 4 3 0 338
2012 90 31 32 201 1 6 4 0 365
2013 90 32 29 195 0 4 4 0 354
2014 110 27 33 183 0 6 7 0 366
2015 98 26 29 180 0 6 8 0 347
2016 101 23 27 181 0 4 9 0 345
2017 83 18 32 211 0 4 9 0 357
2018 80 21 38 204 0 1 9 0 353
2019 74 26 29 196 0 1 5 0 331
2020 79 27 26 210 0 1 8 0 351
2021 76 24 24 202 0 1 9 0 336
2022 69 25 17 223 0 0 13 0 347
2023 72 18 19 235 0 0 12 0 356
2024 67 20 16 238 0 0 11 0 352

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 15.0 16.7 n/a
1989 260 14.0 18.5 n/a
1990 281 15.0 18.7 22.8
1991 281 14.0 20.0 24.2
1992 290 13.0 22.3 30
1993 311 15.0 20.7 27.3
1994 317 15.0 21.1 34.4
1995 317 16.0 19.8 27.1
1996 317 16.0 19.8 27.1
1998 321 18.0 17.8 26.8
1999 317 17.0 18.6 27.4
2000 285 14.0 20.4 43.2
2001 262 14.3 18.3 47.3
2002 328 19.0 17.3 45.7
2003 328 19.0 17.3 45.7
2004 358 22.0 16.3 46.6
2005 331 22.0 15.0 n/a
2006 350 22.0 15.9 47.1
2007 335 21.0 16.0 46.9
2008 335 19.0 17.6 44.8
2009 365 26.1 13.6 46
2010 354 23.0 15.3 52
2011 338 21.0 16.0 58
2012 365 25.0 14.5 56.7
2013 354 22.0 16.0 65.3
2014 366 23.0 15.9 66.1
2015 347 22.0 15.7 63.7
2016 345 23.0 15.0 63.8
2017 357 23.0 15.5 58.8
2018 353 23.0 15.3 52.7
2019 331 24.0 13.7 42
2020 351 23.0 15.2 51.9
2021 336 23.1 14.5 44.6
2022 347 23.2 14.9 38.3
2023 356 27.2 13.0 55.9
2024 352 26.2 13.4 59.1

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 251 15.0 16.7 n/a
1989 260 14.0 18.5 n/a
1990 281 15.0 18.7 22.8
1991 281 14.0 20.0 24.2
1992 290 13.0 22.3 30
1993 311 15.0 20.7 27.3
1994 317 15.0 21.1 34.4
1995 317 16.0 19.8 27.1
1996 317 16.0 19.8 27.1
1998 321 18.0 17.8 26.8
1999 317 17.0 18.6 27.4
2000 285 14.0 20.4 43.2
2001 262 14.3 18.3 47.3
2002 328 19.0 17.3 45.7
2003 328 19.0 17.3 45.7
2004 358 22.0 16.3 46.6
2005 331 22.0 15.0 n/a
2006 350 22.0 15.9 47.1
2007 335 21.0 16.0 46.9
2008 335 19.0 17.6 44.8
2009 365 26.1 13.6 46
2010 354 23.0 15.3 52
2011 338 21.0 16.0 58
2012 365 25.0 14.5 56.7
2013 354 22.0 16.0 65.3
2014 366 23.0 15.9 66.1
2015 347 22.0 15.7 63.7
2016 345 23.0 15.0 63.8
2017 357 23.0 15.5 58.8
2018 353 23.0 15.3 52.7
2019 331 24.0 13.7 42
2020 351 23.0 15.2 51.9
2021 336 23.1 14.5 44.6
2022 347 23.2 14.9 38.3
2023 356 27.2 13.0 55.9
2024 352 26.2 13.4 59.1

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 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $334 (4.9%) $6,487 (95.1%) $6,821

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 685th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 349th of 1342 Elementary schools
 24.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson School)79.683.7
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lodi School District)73.364.3
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wilson School)48.261.2
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lodi School District)64.746.8
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson School)76.275
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lodi School District)79.274.3
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wilson School)6939.3
 29.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lodi School District)63.950.9
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson School)48.277.6
 29.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lodi School District)60.772.7
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wilson School)19.361.3
 42%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lodi School District)3949.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students331356
 7.6%
African American2618
 30.8%
American Indian00
Asian2919
 34.5%
Hispanic196235
 19.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White7472
 2.7%
Two or More Races512
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%55.9%
 13.9%


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Wilson School ranks 431st of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wilson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High : Lodi High School

Students at Wilson School are 68% Hispanic, 19% White, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 352 students attended Wilson School.


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