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#7897 of 9,539 schools in CA

J. X. Wilson Elementary

Elementary School · Wright Elementary · Santa Rosa, CA

A Wright Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

246 Brittain Ln., Santa Rosa, CA 95401

  • Math 32% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 43% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.7:1
District spending per student$19,537
Chronic Absenteeism36%

Students at J. X. Wilson Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where J. X. Wilson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,677/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), 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

$93,513

Median home value

$628,900

Median rent

$1,978/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Abraham Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.2K–60.9 mi281Compare →
College Oak Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi6Compare →
Roseland Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–61.0 mi463Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Wright Elementary

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$19,537NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

J. X. Wilson Elementary is listed in Wright Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About J. X. Wilson Elementary

J. X. Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Wright Elementary, serving approximately 356 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,897 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about J. X. Wilson Elementary

What grades does J. X. Wilson Elementary serve?

J. X. Wilson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend J. X. Wilson Elementary?

J. X. Wilson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at J. X. Wilson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at J. X. Wilson Elementary is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does J. X. Wilson Elementary rank in CA?

J. X. Wilson Elementary ranks #7,897 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is J. X. Wilson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

J. X. Wilson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 J. X. Wilson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, J. X. Wilson Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is J. X. Wilson Elementary a charter school?

No, J. X. Wilson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is J. X. Wilson Elementary a Title I school?

No, J. X. Wilson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J. X. Wilson Elementary?

78.1% of students at J. X. Wilson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
356
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.0%
Area population (ZIP 95401)
36,842
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
39.9
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 95401; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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