Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wildwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-74%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
70%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?
348 students attend Wildwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Wildwood Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildwood Elementary School?
Wildwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wildwood Elementary School offer ?
Wildwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wildwood Elementary School part of?
Wildwood Elementary School is part of Ottumwa Community School District.
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