Wilson Elementary

235 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Wilson Elementary, located on Bodega Avenue in Petaluma, California, is a public school serving students in the Petaluma City Schools district. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive social environment. The campus is situated in a quieter, residential area of West Petaluma, which helps cultivate a tight-knit community feel among students, parents, and faculty.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Wilson Elementary is recognized for its commitment to student development and its active parent community. The school frequently participates in district-wide initiatives and local community events, aiming to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with character-building programs. Its location on Bodega Avenue makes it a central hub for families in the western part of the city, maintaining a long-standing reputation for being a neighborhood-focused institution dedicated to the success of its diverse student body.

235

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	40
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

White
184 (78.3%)
Hispanic
40 (17.0%)
Black
4 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (1.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

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:	Wilmar Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)765-4340
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 48

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 31