WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wilson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ottumwa Comm School District school district, located in Ottumwa, IA with about 301 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 23 teachers, Wilson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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, located at 1102 E. 4th St. in Ottumwa, Iowa, is a public primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Ottumwa Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. It serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social skills to prepare them for their future academic careers.
As part of the broader Ottumwa school system, Wilson Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Families and community members interested in specific information regarding enrollment, school events, or district policies can find additional resources through the official Ottumwa Community School District website at http://www.ottumwaschools.com.
For more information, contact Wilson Elementary School at (641) 684-5441 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-5441
http://www.ottumwaschools.com
WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ottumwa, IA with about 301 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Ottumwa Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 301
- Teachers:
- 23.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 301 students
- White
- 38.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 38.2%
- Black or African American
- 15.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.