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Elementary· 14 schools in district

Wilson Elementary

920 Higgins Ave, Neenah, WI 54956Neenah Joint School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
267
Students
Total enrolled
$22,158
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 54% vs nat'l
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 267 students in grades PK–05 in Neenah, Wisconsin.
54% above average funding
District spends $22,158 per pupil, 54% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wilson Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Neenah, Wisconsin, serving grades PK–05 with 267 students. The district invests $22,158 per student — 54% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Wilson Elementary

267
Total Students
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution116 male · 151 female
43%
57%
Male 43%Female 57%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 153 students
Student Composition
79%
Asian3%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black4%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 551032001355

Academic Outcomes at Wilson Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 41th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 54956

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,158Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,158
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,749
Student Support$4,210
Administration$2,659
Operations$3,324
Other$2,216
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,158 spent per student, an estimated $9,816 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
46%
45%
State government
46.2%
Local (property tax)
44.5%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,158/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lakeview ElementaryTullar ElementarySpring Road ElementaryCoolidge Elementary
+5 more
↓
Middle
Shattuck MiddleHorace Mann Middle
↓
High School
Neenah High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyWinnebago County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNeenah Joint School District →
Phone: (920)751-6995
NCES ID: 551032001355
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Neenah seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Neenah Joint School District
High
Neenah High
1,943 students · 09–12
● 42 opp28% FRL
Mid
Shattuck Middle
978 students · 07–08
● 42 opp31% FRL
Mid
Horace Mann Middle
519 students · 04–06
● 42 opp28% FRL
Elem
Lakeview Elementary
405 students · KG–05
● 42 opp15% FRL
Elem
Tullar Elementary
392 students · KG–05
● 42 opp18% FRL
Other
Washington School of Early Learning
365 students · PK–PK
● 42 opp36% FRL
Elem
Spring Road Elementary
359 students · KG–05
● 42 opp34% FRL
Elem
Coolidge Elementary
349 students · KG–05
● 42 opp39% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
920 Higgins Ave, Neenah, WI 54956
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.