Wilson Elementary School Case Study

After studying campus and district data, some surprising facts were discovered about Wilson Elementary School. Based on the housing trends of the community, the distinct difference in the test scores of the majority of the students can be explained through the economic disadvantage. What happens before and after school can be as important as what happens during the school day. Gandara (2010) argued that, “students’ environments outside school probably contribute more to schooling outcomes that in-school factors do (p. 28).” Where students live can be a central component for their success. According to Anyon (2014), most low-income Latinos and blacks have subpar housing and education, which leads to less employment opportunities. The information gained
Excluded children are the most vulnerable and marginalized sectors of society. They face enormous challenges that exist before they are even exposed to an educational setting. Although they would greatly benefit from empowerment through education, in addition, one must also consider how educational funds are utilized, distributed unequally, or used inefficiently in these communities. Ultimately, the school has the responsibility to ensure that all students have the same opportunity to learn, regardless of their background. Even when the community resources are limited; it is the responsibility of the educator to create an equitable environment in which all students have equal access to the necessary educational tools.
The percentage of Latino students in Wilson is 98% (Texas Education Agency, 2015). In further support of this finding, the school is working to provide the best education for such a growing number of population by providing resources such as the Bilingual and ESL program. According to Theoharis and Brooks (2012), ELLs are the population which grows the fastest in public