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Wilson Elem School
Elementary School · Granite City Cusd 9 · Granite City, IL
A Granite City Cusd 9 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Wilson Ave, Granite City, IL 62040
- Math 8% proficient (2015)
- Reading 8% proficient (2015)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Elem School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2015 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 34 points since 2012, to 8% in 2015, across a 7-year record (2009–2015).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2015) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2015)
Based on 14 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wilson Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Granite City), 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
$60,558
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers of Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Maryville Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 1–2 | 1.8 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Word of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Granite City Cusd 9
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,168NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Elem School is listed in Granite City CUSD 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Elem School
Wilson Elem School is a public elementary school in Granite City, IL, part of Granite City Cusd 9, serving approximately 458 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,811 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Elem School
What grades does Wilson Elem School serve?
Wilson Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Wilson Elem School?
Wilson Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elem School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilson Elem School rank in IL?
Wilson Elem School ranks #3,811 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Wilson Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 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 Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Elem School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2015).
Is Wilson Elem School a charter school?
No, Wilson Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilson Elem School a Title I school?
No, Wilson Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Elem School?
70.3% of students at Wilson Elem School 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.6%
- Phone
- (618) 451-5817
- Area population (ZIP 62040)
- 40,365
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 · 2015 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2015 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 62040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2015; directory SY 2023–24
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