Wilson Elementary School in South Bend, Indiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Wilson Elementary School is a suburban public school in South Bend, Indiana that is part of South Bend Community School Corporation. It serves 374 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.8:1. Its teachers have had 29 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

374 Students

21 Teachers

56660 Oak Rd

South Bend, IN 46619 View local requests

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Wilson Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

74%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Wilson Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 12, 2026

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