Overview
Wilson Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The school enrolls 41 students. It is part of the Beaver Dam Unified School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wisconsin state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
4.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
41 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictBeaver Dam Unified School District
County55027
CityBeaver Dam
ZIP53916
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID550096000130
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment41
White80.5%
Hispanic / Latino9.8%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.
FRL %76%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)