Wilson Elementary School

www.ottumwaschools.com

335 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School, located at 1102 E. 4th St. in Ottumwa, Iowa, is a public primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Ottumwa Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. It serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social skills to prepare them for their future academic careers.

As part of the broader Ottumwa school system, Wilson Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Families and community members interested in specific information regarding enrollment, school events, or district policies can find additional resources through the official Ottumwa Community School District website at http://www.ottumwaschools.com.

335

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	113
Black	56
Asian	11
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	62

Hispanic
113 (33.7%)
White
85 (25.4%)
Pacific Islander
62 (18.5%)
Black
56 (16.7%)
Asian
11 (3.3%)
Two or More
8 (2.4%)

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:	No
District:	Ottumwa Comm School District
Phone:	(641)684-5441
Website:	http://www.ottumwaschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 59

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 51