Wilson El
Harlingen, TX · Harlingen CISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Suburb, midsize
1,278th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 71%▲ Improving
16495 PRIMERA RD, Harlingen, TX 78552
(956)427-3190NCES ID 482253002291Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Wilson El 1,278th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 71% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 71th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 173 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 379 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.7% | 95.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 3.1% | 4.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $225K in zip 78552 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Wilson El
- #1029Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez ElHarlingen CISD · 1.1 mi away1,029th of 4,406
ELA 62% ▲4 · Math 60% ▲3Compare - #2255IDEA Harlingen AcademyIDEA Public Schools · 1.9 mi away · charter2,255th of 4,406
ELA 52% ▼6 · Math 43% ▼14Compare - #1030Dishman ElHarlingen CISD · 2.5 mi away1,030th of 4,406
ELA 63% ▲5 · Math 59% ▲2Compare - #1854Stuart Place ElHarlingen CISD · 3.4 mi away1,854th of 4,406
ELA 59% ▲1 · Math 44% ▼13Compare - #2827Crockett ElHarlingen CISD · 3.6 mi away2,827th of 4,406
ELA 41% ▼17 · Math 45% ▼12Compare - #2774Zavala ElHarlingen CISD · 4.1 mi away2,774th of 4,406
ELA 55% ▼3 · Math 32% ▼25Compare - #3467Jefferson ElHarlingen CISD · 4.2 mi away3,467th of 4,406
ELA 37% ▼21 · Math 37% ▼20Compare - –Hcisd Early Childhood AcademyHarlingen CISD · 4.2 mi awayCompare
What school district is Wilson El in?
Wilson El is part of the Harlingen CISD district in Harlingen, Texas.
Is Wilson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wilson El 1,278th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Wilson El?
Hispanic 96%, White 4% (379 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wilson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78552 is $225K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.