Emma Wilson Elementary

597 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Emma Wilson Elementary, located at 1530 W. Eighth Ave. in Chico, California, is a public school serving students in the Chico Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement, character development, and student engagement. It serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, prioritizing a community-oriented approach that encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and local families to help every student reach their full potential.

The campus offers a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum standards with opportunities for social and emotional growth. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing modern instructional practices, Emma Wilson Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated staff and community partnerships, the school maintains a consistent reputation for being a nurturing place where young learners can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

597

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emma Wilson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	161
Black	14
Asian	32
Two or More	57
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

White
322 (54.1%)
Hispanic
161 (27.1%)
Two or More
57 (9.6%)
Asian
32 (5.4%)
Black
14 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)891-3297
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 137

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Emma Wilson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	137
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	108
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Emma Wilson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	289	48.4%
Male	306	51.3%
Not Specified	2	0.3%

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