Wilson Elementary

West Allis-West Milwaukee School District

www.wawmsd.org

365 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wilson Elementary School, located at 8710 W. Orchard St. in West Allis, Wisconsin, is a core institution within the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education with a focus on academic growth, social-emotional development, and fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, Wilson Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The school is well-integrated into the broader West Allis-West Milwaukee school system, which utilizes a collaborative approach to curriculum and student support. By leveraging the district’s resources and infrastructure, Wilson Elementary focuses on delivering a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates both core academic subjects and enrichment activities. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or district-wide initiatives can find detailed information through the official West Allis-West Milwaukee School District website at [www.wawm.k12.wi.us](http://www.wawm.k12.wi.us).

365

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	123
Black	44
Asian	4
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
155 (42.5%)
Hispanic
123 (33.7%)
Black
44 (12.1%)
Two or More
36 (9.9%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)604-4810
Website:	http://www.wawmsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
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 44

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 49