At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
235
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
20%-45.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Wilson Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Petaluma, California. The school enrolls 235 students. It is part of the Wilmar Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictWilmar Union Elementary
County6097
CityPetaluma
ZIP94952
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID064275006980
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment235
White75.7%
Hispanic / Latino16.5%
Black / African American1.4%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
Two or More Races2.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
75.7%
Hispanic
16.5%
Black
1.4%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
2.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.