WILSON EL

WILSON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MCALLEN ISD school district, located in MCALLEN, TX with about 478 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 28 teachers, WILSON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 McAllen, Texas, and is part of the McAllen Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a staple in the McAllen area, WILSON ELementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student achievement and prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors.

The school is known for its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, utilizing various instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on campus activities, educational resources, and district initiatives. WILSON ELementary remains an active participant in the McAllen community, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are empowered to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact WILSON EL at (956) 971-4525 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1200 HACKBERRY AVE
MCALLEN, TX 78501-5743
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WILSON EL is a public Title I school in MCALLEN, TX with about 478 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MCALLEN ISD
Total Students:
478
Teachers:
28.11
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 478 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILSON EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.2%
White
3.1%
Black or African American
0.4%
Two or more races
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.