Wilder Elementary School

2303 W. Euclid
Indianola, IA 50125
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilder Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wilder Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Wilder Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilder Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#486 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
70-74%
64%
70-74%
70%
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilder Elementary School's ranking?
Wilder Elementary School is ranked #486 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Wilder Elementary School often compared to?
Wilder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whittier Elementary School, Irving Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Wilder Elementary School?
471 students attend Wilder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Wilder Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilder Elementary School?
Wilder Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wilder Elementary School offer ?
Wilder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilder Elementary School part of?
Wilder Elementary School is part of Indianola Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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