Wilder Elementary

1913 Herr Lane
Louisville, KY 40222

496 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wilder Elementary, located in the Saint Matthews area of Louisville, Kentucky, is a well-regarded public school serving students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. Known for its dedicated faculty and active parent-teacher association, Wilder strives to balance traditional core curriculum instruction with character development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Wilder Elementary is often recognized for its sense of community and the variety of extracurricular opportunities provided to its students. The school environment is designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth, often utilizing the surrounding neighborhood resources to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Wilder remains a central pillar of the Herr Lane community, consistently focusing on building a foundation of lifelong learning.

496

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilder Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	62
Black	132
Asian	21
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

White
243 (49.0%)
Black
132 (26.6%)
Hispanic
62 (12.5%)
Two or More
37 (7.5%)
Asian
21 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wilder Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	91

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wilder Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	48.2%
Male	257	51.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)