Wilson Elementary School
#117 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#2188 of 50,301 nationally
About Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Sanford, in the Seminole school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 896 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 117th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 896.
There are 16 schools in Sanford; Wilson Elementary School ranks 1st of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)81%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wilson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Markham Woods Middle School
Lake Mary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
900 students · 2.7 km away
Heathrow Elementary School
Lake Mary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
713 students · 2.9 km away
Bentley Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
903 students · 3.2 km away
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Lake Mary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
685 students · 4.8 km away
Idyllwilde Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
773 students · 5.3 km away
Lake Mary Elementary School
Lake Mary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
881 students · 6.4 km away
Wicklow Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 7.0 km away
Crooms Academy of Information Technology
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
738 students · 7.0 km away
Greenwood Lakes Middle School
Lake Mary · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students · 7.6 km away
Lake Mary High School
Lake Mary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,714 students · 7.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
The Conservatory School at North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
896 students
Wellington Elementary School
Wellington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
897 students
South Hialeah Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
899 students
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
899 students
Bennett C Russell Elementary School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
899 students
Atwater Elementary
North Port · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
892 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilson Elementary School a good school?
Wilson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 85.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #117 of 2,187 in Florida. 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 School rank in Florida?
Wilson Elementary School ranks #117 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #2188 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School had 896 students in 2025.
Is Wilson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Wilson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wilson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wilson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.