Excellent
#15 of 301 schools in WY
Top 5% in state
Wilson Elementary
Elementary School · Teton County School District #1 · Jackson, WY
A Teton County School District #1 elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 568, Jackson, WY 83001
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilson Elementary score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$114,402
Median home value
$1,369,000
Median rent
$1,986/mo
College educated
60.1%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Academy of Teton Science SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Jackson Hole Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Colter ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Jackson Hole Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 4.8 mi | 97 | 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.
Teton County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $24,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilson Elementary is listed in Teton County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilson Elementary
Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school in Jackson, WY, part of Teton County School District #1, serving approximately 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilson Elementary
What grades does Wilson Elementary serve?
Wilson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary is 13.7:1. 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 WY?
Wilson Elementary ranks #15 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Wilson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
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?
6.8% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Teton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (307) 733-3077
- Area population (ZIP 83001)
- 17,458
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 83001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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