Below Average
#1711 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Wilson Primary School
Elementary School · Wilson Elementary District (4261) · Phoenix, AZ
A Wilson Elementary District (4261) elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
415 N 30TH ST, Phoenix, AZ 85008
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Primary School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wilson Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,369
Median home value
$323,600
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Crockett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Gateway SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| The Creighton AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Sonoran Science Academy - PhoenixCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 452 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Wilson Elementary District (4261)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Primary School is listed in Wilson Elementary District (4261); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Primary School
Wilson Primary School is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Wilson Elementary District (4261), serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,711 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Primary School
What grades does Wilson Primary School serve?
Wilson Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Wilson Primary School?
Wilson Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Primary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilson Primary School rank in AZ?
Wilson Primary School ranks #1,711 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Wilson Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wilson Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Primary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wilson Primary School a charter school?
No, Wilson Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilson Primary School a Title I school?
No, Wilson Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.9%
- Phone
- (602) 683-2500
- Area population (ZIP 85008)
- 60,499
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85008; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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