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Wilson Elementary School

985 S Orange Blvd
Sanford, FL 32771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 914 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 914 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School's student population of 914 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
914 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers

School Rankings

Wilson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#334 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
75%
52%
78%
52%
75-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Wilson Elementary School is ranked #334 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bentley Elementary School, Idyllwilde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wilson Elementary School?
914 students attend Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wilson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson Elementary School?
Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson Elementary School part of?
Wilson Elementary School is part of Seminole School District.

School Reviews

1   10/10/2025
Wilson is filthy with the open classroom. It has a remodeled kindergarten building but all the other rooms have 20-year-old desks.
- Posted by Parent - Mary

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 914 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 75% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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