At a glance
Reported students
323
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
373
Wilson Elementary: 323 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Wilson Elementary
Wilson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Costa Mesa. It is one of 32 current school records connected to Newport-Mesa Unified. NCES reports 323 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (96%) and White (2.2%). English learners represent 63.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Wilson Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 63.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic96%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newport-Mesa Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Adams Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
321 reported students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
336 reported students
Newport Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
339 reported students
Harbor View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
344 reported students
Everett A. Rea Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–06
344 reported students
Victoria Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
301 reported students
Public schools near Wilson Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona Elementary Elementary · Newport-Mesa Unified | KG–01 | 264 | 0.5 mi |
| Everett A. Rea Elementary Elementary · Newport-Mesa Unified | 02–06 | 344 | 0.5 mi |
| Victoria Elementary Elementary · Newport-Mesa Unified | KG–06 | 301 | 0.6 mi |
| Whittier Elementary Elementary · Newport-Mesa Unified | KG–06 | 454 | 1.1 mi |
| Adams Elementary Elementary · Newport-Mesa Unified | KG–06 | 321 | 1.3 mi |
| College Park Elementary Elementary · Newport-Mesa Unified | KG–06 | 473 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Elementary
What grades does Wilson Elementary serve?
Wilson Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Newport-Mesa Unified.
How many students attend Wilson Elementary?
Wilson Elementary reported 323 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 363 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wilson Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 323 students and 17.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wilson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wilson Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newport-Mesa Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wilson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wilson Elementary in?
Wilson Elementary is part of Newport-Mesa Unified, based in Costa Mesa, CA, which operates 32 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wilson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pomona Elementary (0.5 mi), Everett A. Rea Elementary (0.5 mi), Victoria Elementary (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.