Wilder Elementary School

2526 S Hillsboro
Springfield, MO 65804
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilder Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20% in MO
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wilder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Wilder Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
353 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wilder Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilder Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#291 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wilder Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wilder Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wilder Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Wilder Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilder Elementary School's ranking?
Wilder Elementary School is ranked #291 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Wilder Elementary School often compared to?
Wilder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sequiota Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wilder Elementary School?
353 students attend Wilder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Wilder Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilder Elementary School?
Wilder Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilder Elementary School offer ?
Wilder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wilder Elementary School part of?
Wilder Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Wilder Elementary School located?
Wilder Elementary School is located in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Southeast Springfield.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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