WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wilson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wilmar Union Elementary school district, located in Petaluma, CA with about 257 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 10 teachers, Wilson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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, located on Bodega Avenue in Petaluma, California, is a public school serving students in the Petaluma City Schools district. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive social environment. The campus is situated in a quieter, residential area of West Petaluma, which helps cultivate a tight-knit community feel among students, parents, and faculty.
Beyond its standard curriculum, Wilson Elementary is recognized for its commitment to student development and its active parent community. The school frequently participates in district-wide initiatives and local community events, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with character-building programs. Its location on Bodega Avenue makes it a central hub for families in the western part of the city, maintaining a long-standing reputation for being a neighborhood-focused institution dedicated to the success of its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Wilson Elementary at (707) 765-4340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Petaluma, CA 94952-8023
(707) 765-4340
WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Petaluma, CA with about 257 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wilmar Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 257
- Teachers:
- 10.4
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not 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 257 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.9%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.