Wilson Elementary

www.nmusd.us

323 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School is a public school located in Costa Mesa, California, serving students within the Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD). Situated on Wilson Street, the school is an integral part of its local community, providing a foundational educational environment for elementary-aged children. As a campus within the NMUSD system, it operates under the district's broader mission to provide high-quality instruction and academic support, often focusing on student achievement, literacy, and social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its affiliation with the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, the school benefits from district-wide resources, specialized programs, and a structured curriculum aligned with California state educational standards. Families interested in specific school programs, current performance data, or enrollment procedures can find comprehensive information on the district’s official website at http://www.nmusd.us.

323

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	310
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
310 (96.0%)
White
7 (2.2%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newport-Mesa Unified
Phone:	(949)515-6995
Website:	http://www.nmusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 55

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wilson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	47
Grade 6	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wilson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	156	48.3%
Male	167	51.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)