Wilson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Costa Mesa, California 92627 · Newport-Mesa Unified
#4720 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#46574 of 50,301 nationally
About Wilson Elementary
Wilson Elementary is a public elementary located in Costa Mesa, in the Newport-Mesa Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 323 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 17.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4720th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (22th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 323.
There are 19 schools in Costa Mesa; Wilson Elementary ranks 18th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)25%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)94.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wilson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wilson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Estancia High
Costa Mesa · Public high · Grades 9–12
976 students · 379 m away
Pomona Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
264 students · 788 m away
Everett A. Rea Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
344 students · 855 m away
Victoria Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
301 students · 906 m away
Whittier Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
454 students · 1.8 km away
Adams Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
321 students · 2.1 km away
College Park Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students · 2.1 km away
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students · 2.8 km away
Costa Mesa High
Costa Mesa · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,730 students · 3.0 km away
Heinz Kaiser Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
539 students · 3.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wilson Elementary a good school?
Wilson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 17.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4720 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wilson Elementary rank in California?
Wilson Elementary ranks #4720 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #46574 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary had 323 students in 2025.
Is Wilson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Wilson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wilson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wilson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.