Wilson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 · Caldwell-West School District
#313 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#2077 of 50,301 nationally
About Wilson Elementary School
Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Caldwell, in the Caldwell-West School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 214 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 313th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (79th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 214.
There are 5 schools in West Caldwell; Wilson Elementary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)9.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
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
- 214
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- 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).
James Caldwell High School
West Caldwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
749 students · 866 m away
Jefferson Elementary School
West Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students · 1.3 km away
Lester C Noecker
Roseland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students · 1.7 km away
Grover Cleveland Middle School
Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students · 1.8 km away
Essex Fells Elementary School
Essex Fells · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
251 students · 1.9 km away
Harrison School
West Caldwell · Public other · Grades PK–PK
39 students · 2.1 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students · 2.8 km away
Washington Elementary School
West Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students · 2.9 km away
Harrison Elementary School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students · 3.7 km away
Forest Avenue School
Verona · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
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215 students
Roosevelt School
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213 students
Polk Street School
North Bergen · Public elementary · Grades K–8
213 students
Gillette Elementary School
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
215 students
Southampton Township School #1
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213 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilson Elementary School a good school?
Wilson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 85.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #313 of 1,479 in New Jersey. 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 New Jersey?
Wilson Elementary School ranks #313 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #2077 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School had 214 students in 2025.
Is Wilson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Wilson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–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.