WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wilson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified school district, located in Costa Mesa, CA with about 462 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Wilson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Wilson Elementary School is a public school located in Costa Mesa, California, serving students within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD). Situated on Wilson Street, the school is an integral part of its local community, providing a foundational educational environment for elementary-aged children. As a campus within the NMUSD system, it operates under the district's broader mission to provide high-quality instruction and academic support, often focusing on student achievement, literacy, and social-emotional development.
The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its affiliation with the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources, specialized programs, and a structured curriculum aligned with California state educational standards. Families interested in specific school programs, current performance data, or enrollment procedures can find comprehensive information on the district’s official website at http://www.nmusd.us.
For more information, contact Wilson Elementary at (949) 515-6995 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627-3333
(949) 515-6995
http://www.nmusd.us
WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Costa Mesa, CA with about 462 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newport-Mesa Unified
- Total Students:
- 462
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 462 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.3%
- White
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.