Michelle Obama Elementary

431 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School, located at 629 42nd St. in Richmond, California, is a public school serving the local community within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in the Richmond area, emphasizing academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is situated in a diverse urban environment and typically offers programs designed to support a wide range of learners, including English language learners and students requiring additional academic interventions.

The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment, often engaging families and community members to enhance the overall educational experience. Like many institutions in the West Contra Costa district, Wilson Elementary works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by maintaining a curriculum aligned with state standards. For families considering enrollment, the school provides a neighborhood-based setting that prioritizes student engagement and community connection within the city of Richmond.

431

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Michelle Obama Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	286
Black	48
Asian	43
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
286 (66.4 %)
Black
48 (11.1 %)
Asian
43 (10.0 %)
Two or More
24 (5.6 %)
White
22 (5.1 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1456
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Michelle Obama Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Michelle Obama Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	50.1%
Male	215	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)