Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilder Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wilder Elementary School's student population of 184 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wilder Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilder Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#399 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
3%
5%
White
54%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilder Elementary School's ranking?
Wilder Elementary School is ranked #399 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Wilder Elementary School often compared to?
Wilder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winship Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Wilder Elementary School?
184 students attend Wilder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Wilder Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilder Elementary School?
Wilder Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Wilder Elementary School offer ?
Wilder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wilder Elementary School part of?
Wilder Elementary School is part of Grand Forks 1 School District.
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