WILSON EL

wilson.mcallenisd.org

408 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School is a public school located in McAllen, Texas, and is part of the McAllen Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a staple in the McAllen area, Wilson Elementary is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student achievement and prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors.

The school is known for its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, utilizing various instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on campus activities, educational resources, and district initiatives. Wilson Elementary remains an active participant in the McAllen community, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are empowered to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

408

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	387
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1

Hispanic
387 (94.9%)
White
17 (4.2%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MCALLEN ISD
Phone:	(956)971-4525
Website:	http://wilson.mcallenisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	408
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	372
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 103

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 70