WILSON ELEMENTARY

wilson.isd761.org/

537 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School, located at 325 Meadow Lane in Owatonna, Minnesota, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Owatonna Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in their early elementary years can develop essential academic, social, and emotional skills. By emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum, Wilson Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future success, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and character development in a collaborative school community.

The school places a strong emphasis on partnership between educators, families, and the wider Owatonna community to ensure student growth. Through its accessible online portal, Wilson Elementary keeps stakeholders informed about academic activities, district resources, and extracurricular opportunities. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every student receives the individualized attention and academic rigor necessary to thrive in their educational journey.

537

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	150
Black	72
Asian	8
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
277 (51.6 %)
Hispanic
150 (27.9 %)
Black
72 (13.4 %)
Two or More
28 (5.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	OWATONNA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)444-8400
Website:	http://wilson.isd761.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 111

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 68