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#8446 of 9,539 schools in CA

Wilson Elementary

Elementary School · Fresno Unified · Fresno, CA

A Fresno Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2131 West Ashlan Ave., Fresno, CA 93705

  • Math 12% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 19% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-33.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$20,983
Chronic Absenteeism52%

Students at Wilson Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (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

97.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where 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 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,045/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), 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

$55,152

Median home value

$281,300

Median rent

$1,254/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

48.5%

Poverty rate

26.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aspen Valley Prep AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–60.1 mi347Compare →
Slater ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2K–60.6 mi712Compare →
Roeding ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–60.8 mi649Compare →
Deborah A. Williams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0K–61.1 mi589Compare →

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.

Fresno Unified

Schools in district
101
Rank in district
#97 of 98
District spending per student
$20,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
32.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wilson Elementary is listed in Fresno Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilson Elementary

Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Fresno Unified, serving approximately 637 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,446 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilson Elementary

What grades does Wilson Elementary serve?

Wilson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Wilson Elementary?

Wilson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilson Elementary rank in CA?

Wilson Elementary ranks #8,446 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Wilson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Wilson Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Wilson Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

97.6% of students at 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
637
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fresno County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.0%
Area population (ZIP 93705)
37,940
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
32.3
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 93705; 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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