Wilder Elementary School

Summary:

Wilder Elementary School is a public elementary school in Littleton, Colorado, serving 601 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the highly-ranked Littleton School District No. 6, which is rated 9th out of 116 school districts in the state.

Wilder Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (66% vs. 60.1% for the district and 44.1% for the state) and Math (70.2% vs. 52.6% for the district and 34.2% for the state). The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 71.1% also far exceeds the district (56.1%) and state (37.9%) averages. Wilder Elementary ranks in the top 10% of Colorado elementary schools and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, Wilder Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Runyon Elementary School and Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education, both part of the Littleton district, have lower proficiency rates across the board. While Wilder Elementary has a predominantly White student population, it also has notable percentages of Hispanic and Asian students, adding to the school's diversity.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4300 West Ponds Circle
       Littleton, CO  80123-6538


(303) 347-4750

District: Littleton School District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
81st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,305 Help


Students who attend Wilder Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Goddard Middle School
High:    Heritage High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  592

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Asian:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilder Elementary School ranks better than 91.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Littleton School District No. 6! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (9%), Asian (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Littleton School District No. 6. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilder Elementary School is 20. 11 elementary schools in the Littleton School District No. 6 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilder Elementary School is $14,305. 10 elementary schools in the Littleton School District No. 6 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilder Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilder Elementary School 81st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Wilder Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Littleton School District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks Littleton School District No. 6 9th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilder Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wilder Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 95.31 5th 808 99.4%
2005 91.15 29th 823 96.5%
2006 92.71 19th 829 97.7%
2007 93.58 17th 852 98.0%
2008 92.89 21st 849 97.5%
2009 93.45 15th 872 98.3%
2010 93.55 17th 925 98.2%
2011 92.38 24th 935 97.4%
2012 93.71 19th 935 98.0%
2013 92.51 36th 954 96.2%
2014 94.46 18th 962 98.1%
2015 92.62 56th 938 94.0%
2016 95.94 21st 914 97.7%
2017 96.17 19th 929 98.0%
2018 96.72 18th 917 98.0%
2019 92.04 54th 965 94.4%
2021 94.88 37th 710 94.8%
2022 90.31 65th 921 92.9%
2023 86.34 104th 933 88.9%
2024 89.65 81st 943 91.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilder Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.38 25th 690 96.4%
2019 84.68 83rd 758 89.1%
2021 88.94 36th 351 89.7%
2022 85.03 67th 595 88.7%
2023 81.66 92nd 642 85.7%
2024 90.54 36th 684 94.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wilder Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.28 4th 84 95.2%
2023 64.41 31st 82 62.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilder Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.10 13th 693 98.1%
2019 91.94 37th 764 95.2%
2021 90.07 38th 352 89.2%
2022 85.41 68th 594 88.6%
2023 78.41 121st 649 81.4%
2024 78.77 122nd 683 82.1%
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Rank History for White students at Wilder Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.76 64th 596 89.3%
2021 86.92 39th 288 86.5%
2022 78.19 78th 454 82.8%
2023 68.32 149th 525 71.6%
2024 78.28 85th 539 84.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Open Quote My son moved into Wilder midway through his third grade year from out of state. . The kids have been kind and accepting, the teachers go out of their way to educate the students and the principal treats everyone as if they are the only parents there. It is a wonderful school with a healthy environment. As a former secondary teacher, i am pleased with his preparation for middle school, which he starts next year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wilder Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1989 446 1 7 17 4 n/a n/a 0 475
1990 433 2 19 19 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1991 460 4 21 15 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1992 467 2 14 18 3 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 474 8 14 13 2 n/a n/a 0 511
1994 478 6 12 17 2 n/a n/a 0 515
1995 484 4 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 484 4 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 507 5 15 10 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 513 8 18 9 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1999 511 5 17 7 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 464 5 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2001 483 4 18 15 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2002 510 4 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2003 510 4 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2004 526 3 27 12 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2005 555 2 18 15 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2006 552 2 13 18 1 n/a n/a 0 586
2007 543 3 18 22 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2008 614 2 25 21 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2009 620 2 25 27 2 n/a n/a 0 676
2010 592 6 17 27 2 n/a n/a 0 644
2011 527 5 21 49 0 0 24 0 626
2012 540 3 20 38 0 0 23 0 624
2013 545 1 16 36 0 0 30 0 628
2014 567 1 15 45 2 0 20 0 650
2015 598 2 17 51 1 0 21 0 690
2016 591 0 22 65 3 0 23 0 704
2017 585 0 19 59 2 0 25 0 690
2018 574 2 22 58 1 0 20 0 677
2019 577 1 24 67 2 0 17 0 688
2020 581 2 24 58 3 0 18 0 686
2021 534 4 20 60 3 0 16 0 637
2022 517 3 23 59 3 0 26 0 631
2023 485 5 27 58 3 0 23 0 601
2024 484 3 25 53 4 0 23 0 592

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wilder Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 0 21.6 0.0 n/a
1989 475 23.0 20.6 1.1
1990 473 25.5 18.5 0.2
1991 500 26.5 18.8 0.6
1992 504 27.1 18.5 2.4
1993 511 24.3 21.0 3.7
1994 515 25.2 20.4 2.9
1995 508 26.1 19.5 1.8
1996 508 26.1 19.5 1.8
1997 538 26.4 20.4 1.5
1998 549 29.2 18.8 2.4
1999 540 28.1 19.2 2.8
2000 496 28.5 17.4 2.4
2001 521 30.0 17.4 1.7
2002 539 31.8 16.9 3.3
2003 539 31.8 16.9 3.3
2004 568 31.6 18.0 2.1
2005 591 32.0 18.5 2.7
2006 586 30.1 19.5 3.9
2007 586 29.5 19.9 4.4
2008 663 31.0 21.4 2.9
2009 676 31.1 21.7 2.5
2010 644 31.0 20.7 4.8
2011 626 29.5 21.2 6.4
2012 624 29.3 21.2 6.3
2013 628 29.0 21.5 6.2
2014 650 29.7 21.8 5.8
2015 690 30.0 23.0 5.7
2016 704 31.0 22.7 5.1
2017 690 31.4 21.9 5.2
2018 677 31.1 21.7 5.8
2019 688 31.4 21.8 4.4
2020 686 30.5 22.4 3.5
2021 637 31.5 20.2 5.3
2022 631 31.5 20.0 4.4
2023 601 31.7 18.9 6
2024 592 29.4 20.0 8.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wilder Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 0 21.6 0.0 n/a
1989 475 23.0 20.6 1.1
1990 473 25.5 18.5 0.2
1991 500 26.5 18.8 0.6
1992 504 27.1 18.5 2.4
1993 511 24.3 21.0 3.7
1994 515 25.2 20.4 2.9
1995 508 26.1 19.5 1.8
1996 508 26.1 19.5 1.8
1997 538 26.4 20.4 1.5
1998 549 29.2 18.8 2.4
1999 540 28.1 19.2 2.8
2000 496 28.5 17.4 2.4
2001 521 30.0 17.4 1.7
2002 539 31.8 16.9 3.3
2003 539 31.8 16.9 3.3
2004 568 31.6 18.0 2.1
2005 591 32.0 18.5 2.7
2006 586 30.1 19.5 3.9
2007 586 29.5 19.9 4.4
2008 663 31.0 21.4 2.9
2009 676 31.1 21.7 2.5
2010 644 31.0 20.7 4.8
2011 626 29.5 21.2 6.4
2012 624 29.3 21.2 6.3
2013 628 29.0 21.5 6.2
2014 650 29.7 21.8 5.8
2015 690 30.0 23.0 5.7
2016 704 31.0 22.7 5.1
2017 690 31.4 21.9 5.2
2018 677 31.1 21.7 5.8
2019 688 31.4 21.8 4.4
2020 686 30.5 22.4 3.5
2021 637 31.5 20.2 5.3
2022 631 31.5 20.0 4.4
2023 601 31.7 18.9 6
2024 592 29.4 20.0 8.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilder Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,563
2020 $10,871
2021 $10,859
2022 $11,988
2023 $14,305

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilder Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 104th of 933 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wilder Elementary School)67.752.6
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)56.449.9
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Wilder Elementary School)7667
 9%
   3rd Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)5554.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wilder Elementary School)80.779.1
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)6659.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Wilder Elementary School)63.970.7
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)45.141.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Wilder Elementary School)58.146.1
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Littleton School District No. 6)55.544.4
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wilder Elementary School)69.568.5
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)66.461.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Wilder Elementary School)61.960
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)52.850.2
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wilder Elementary School)7366.4
 6.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)64.159.9
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Wilder Elementary School)66.765.9
 0.8%
   All Grades Math (Littleton School District No. 6)52.551.2
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students688601
 12.6%
African American15
 400%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian2427
 12.5%
Hispanic6758
 13.4%
Pacific Islander00
White577485
 15.9%
Two or More Races1723
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.4%6%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilder Elementary School

Students who attend Wilder Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Goddard Middle School
High : Heritage High School

Yes. Wilder Elementary School ranks in the top 8.6% of Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 592 students attended Wilder Elementary School.

Students at Wilder Elementary School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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