Wilson Borough Elementary School

Summary:

Wilson Borough Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 304 students in grades K-4 in Easton, Pennsylvania, within the Wilson Area School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, but currently ranks 591st out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Wilson Borough Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA Math and Science proficiency, with a 59.6% Math proficiency rate and an impressive 81.6% Science proficiency rate for all grades. The school also excels in serving its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking 11th and 216th, respectively, out of Pennsylvania elementary schools in those subgroups. While the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates have fluctuated, there is an overall improving trend, with the school's 2022-2023 ELA proficiency rate of 71.1% significantly higher than the district (60.8%) and state (53.8%) averages.

Compared to other schools in the Wilson Area School District, Wilson Borough Elementary outperforms the district's other elementary school, Williams Township Elementary, in most academic areas. However, when compared to schools in the Easton Area School District, Wilson Borough Elementary generally outperforms them in Math and Science, but lags behind in ELA proficiency. Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, the school has been able to maintain strong academic performance, particularly for its low-SES and Hispanic student subgroups, likely due to effective strategies and the district's investment in resources, including a low student-teacher ratio.


Detail:

Public K-4

 301 S 21st St
       Easton, PA  18042-3807


(484) 373-6220

District: Wilson Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
591st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,461 Help


Students who attend Wilson Borough Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wilson Area Intermediate School
High:    Wilson Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.7%
Hispanic:
34.6%
African American:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilson Borough Elementary School ranks better than 61.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Wilson Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wilson Borough Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Wilson Area School District. Student population at Wilson Borough Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.7%), Hispanic (34.6%), African American (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilson Borough Elementary School is 10.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Wilson Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilson Borough Elementary School is $16,461. 1 elementary schools in the Wilson Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilson Borough Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Borough Elementary School 591st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wilson Borough Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Wilson Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilson Area School District 156th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilson Borough Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wilson Borough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.62 599th 1302 54.0%
2004 77.59 286th 1308 78.1%
2005 68.76 442nd 1299 66.0%
2006 67.86 525th 1545 66.0%
2007 59.94 745th 1555 52.1%
2008 69.09 503rd 1551 67.6%
2009 82.05 148th 1549 90.4%
2010 73.62 386th 1579 75.6%
2011 79.16 232nd 1597 85.5%
2012 69.46 566th 1599 64.6%
2013 68.83 541st 1519 64.4%
2014 65.46 601st 1467 59.0%
2015 66.95 556th 1474 62.3%
2016 82.19 239th 1554 84.6%
2017 81.86 249th 1547 83.9%
2018 71.06 476th 1530 68.9%
2019 71.66 468th 1544 69.7%
2021 42.87 928th 1433 35.2%
2022 63.72 611th 1534 60.2%
2023 78.82 310th 1534 79.8%
2024 64.78 591st 1526 61.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilson Borough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.64 39th 1414 97.2%
2024 78.45 216th 1432 84.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilson Borough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.45 536th 1488 64.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wilson Borough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.78 389th 1084 64.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilson Borough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.68 623rd 1495 58.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilson Borough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.25 1st 432 99.8%
2024 93.74 11th 454 97.6%
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Rank History for White students at Wilson Borough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.76 146th 1236 88.2%
2024 63.81 442nd 1229 64.0%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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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Enrollment information for Wilson Borough Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 354 6 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1990 321 8 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1991 326 12 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1992 389 7 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 362 7 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1994 375 8 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 367 9 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 367 9 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 372 7 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 381 11 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1999 420 15 13 17 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2000 318 12 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2001 303 15 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 290 16 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2003 290 16 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2004 320 23 11 24 1 n/a n/a 0 379
2005 317 23 11 34 1 n/a n/a 0 386
2006 311 37 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 294 44 6 33 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2008 290 56 7 33 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 294 47 7 46 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2010 307 57 9 52 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2011 289 63 5 64 0 0 0 0 421
2012 228 33 4 75 0 0 29 0 369
2013 227 34 3 80 0 1 32 0 377
2014 216 58 5 76 0 1 33 0 389
2015 208 50 7 81 1 1 34 0 382
2016 193 42 10 85 2 0 32 0 364
2017 176 44 9 93 2 0 32 0 356
2018 165 45 4 100 2 0 33 0 349
2019 162 41 4 92 1 0 28 0 328
2020 153 40 7 114 0 0 32 0 346
2021 121 37 7 104 0 0 28 0 297
2022 132 45 8 102 0 0 38 0 325
2023 123 43 9 96 0 0 33 0 304
2024 116 39 8 101 1 0 27 0 292

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 Borough Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 368 16.8 21.9 n/a
1990 337 16.8 20.0 0
1991 347 16.8 20.6 n/a
1992 404 17.3 23.3 n/a
1993 383 19.5 19.6 n/a
1994 398 19.5 20.4 n/a
1995 395 21.5 18.4 n/a
1996 395 21.5 18.4 n/a
1997 395 23.0 17.2 n/a
1998 411 24.0 17.1 n/a
1999 465 23.4 19.9 n/a
2000 352 23.4 15.0 23
2001 346 21.5 16.1 18.5
2002 327 18.6 17.6 14.7
2003 327 18.6 17.6 14.7
2004 379 22.6 16.8 15
2005 386 22.8 16.9 12.4
2006 373 22.6 16.5 28.2
2007 377 22.0 17.1 31.3
2008 386 26.8 14.4 37.3
2009 394 27.1 14.5 39.3
2010 425 27.9 15.2 48.5
2011 421 27.9 15.0 48
2012 369 23.0 16.0 49.6
2013 377 25.0 15.0 51.7
2014 389 27.1 14.3 57.3
2015 382 28.0 13.6 62.6
2016 364 28.0 13.0 62.4
2017 356 27.2 13.0 64.9
2018 349 28.5 12.2 64.8
2019 328 26.5 12.3 68
2020 346 27.0 12.7 67.3
2021 297 27.5 10.7 60.9
2022 325 27.3 11.8 61.5
2023 304 26.5 11.4 59.9
2024 292 26.8 10.8 63

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 Borough Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 368 16.8 21.9 n/a
1990 337 16.8 20.0 0
1991 347 16.8 20.6 n/a
1992 404 17.3 23.3 n/a
1993 383 19.5 19.6 n/a
1994 398 19.5 20.4 n/a
1995 395 21.5 18.4 n/a
1996 395 21.5 18.4 n/a
1997 395 23.0 17.2 n/a
1998 411 24.0 17.1 n/a
1999 465 23.4 19.9 n/a
2000 352 23.4 15.0 23
2001 346 21.5 16.1 18.5
2002 327 18.6 17.6 14.7
2003 327 18.6 17.6 14.7
2004 379 22.6 16.8 15
2005 386 22.8 16.9 12.4
2006 373 22.6 16.5 28.2
2007 377 22.0 17.1 31.3
2008 386 26.8 14.4 37.3
2009 394 27.1 14.5 39.3
2010 425 27.9 15.2 48.5
2011 421 27.9 15.0 48
2012 369 23.0 16.0 49.6
2013 377 25.0 15.0 51.7
2014 389 27.1 14.3 57.3
2015 382 28.0 13.6 62.6
2016 364 28.0 13.0 62.4
2017 356 27.2 13.0 64.9
2018 349 28.5 12.2 64.8
2019 328 26.5 12.3 68
2020 346 27.0 12.7 67.3
2021 297 27.5 10.7 60.9
2022 325 27.3 11.8 61.5
2023 304 26.5 11.4 59.9
2024 292 26.8 10.8 63

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 Borough Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,371 (9.6%) $12,841 (90.4%) $14,211
2020 $1,513 (9.6%) $14,294 (90.4%) $15,807
2021 $2,304 (13.0%) $15,383 (87.0%) $17,688
2022 $1,575 (9.6%) $14,886 (90.4%) $16,461

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilson Borough Elementary 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 468th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 310th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wilson Borough Elementary School)59.268.8
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Borough Elementary School)73.770.8
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wilson Borough Elementary School)64.959.2
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wilson Borough Elementary School)89.589.8
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilson Borough Elementary School)82.571.4
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Wilson Borough Elementary School)61.664.6
 3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wilson Borough Elementary School)89.589.8
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wilson Borough Elementary School)77.471.1
 6.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students328304
 7.3%
African American4143
 4.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic9296
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White162123
 24.1%
Two or More Races2833
 17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68%59.9%
 8.1%


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Wilson Borough Elementary School ranks 591st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Wilson Area Intermediate School
High : Wilson Area High School

Students at Wilson Borough Elementary School are 40% White, 35% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 292 students attended Wilson Borough Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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