Wildwood Elementary School

444 Halfway Tree Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wildwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 50% in LA
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wildwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Wildwood Elementary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
533 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Wildwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wildwood Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#548 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wildwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
2%
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Hispanic
29%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
41%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
42%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wildwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Wildwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wildwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wildwood Elementary School's ranking?
Wildwood Elementary School is ranked #548 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Wildwood Elementary School often compared to?
Wildwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Magnolia Woods Elementary School, Mayfair Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?
533 students attend Wildwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Wildwood Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildwood Elementary School?
Wildwood Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wildwood Elementary School offer ?
Wildwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wildwood Elementary School part of?
Wildwood Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Wildwood Elementary School located?
Wildwood Elementary School is located in the South Baton Rouge neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA. There are 3 other public schools located in South Baton Rouge.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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