Very Good
#493 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 28% in state
Wilson Elementary
Elementary School · Overton County · Crawford, TN
An Overton County elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2210 Hanging Limb HWY, Crawford, TN 38554
- Math 38% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average526/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,250
Median home value
$135,000
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38554; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 3.6 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| A H Roberts ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–4 | Not available | 330 | Compare → |
| Allons ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 335 | Compare → |
| Hilham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 296 | 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.
Overton County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $10,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Elementary is listed in Overton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Elementary
Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school in Crawford, TN, part of Overton County, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #493 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Elementary
What grades does Wilson Elementary serve?
Wilson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 12.2:1. 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 TN?
Wilson Elementary ranks #493 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Wilson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Overton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (931) 445-3335
- Area population (ZIP 38554)
- 751
- Area median age
- 50.3
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 38554; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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