Wilder Elementary School

1913 Herr Lane
Louisville, KY 40222

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Tel: (502) 485-8350

www.jefferson.kyschools.us

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Wilder Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Wilder Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Wilder Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

530 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Wilder Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Wilder Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#853 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Wilder Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

30%

This chart display 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 Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

42%

This chart display 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 Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Wilder Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

24%

11%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

54%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Wilder Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of Wilder Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

53%

This chart display 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 Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jefferson County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilder Elementary School's ranking?

Wilder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Wilder Elementary School often compared to?

Wilder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunn Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Wilder Elementary School?

530 students attend Wilder Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Wilder Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilder Elementary School?

Wilder Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Wilder Elementary School offer ?

Wilder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Wilder Elementary School part of?

Wilder Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education