School Overview
Wilder Elementary School is a public school located in Springfield, Missouri, serving as part of the Springfield Public Schools district. Situated in the southern part of the city, the school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. As part of a large school district, Wilder benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum provided by Springfield Public Schools while maintaining its own distinct identity within the local community.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding neighborhood, functioning as a hub for both families and local residents. By emphasizing collaborative learning and a supportive school culture, Wilder Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in the school’s specific academic programs, current events, and extracurricular offerings, the school maintains an official web presence at http://wilder.spsk12.org, which serves as the primary resource for updates, school calendars, and contact information.
326
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILDER ELEM.
Demographic Student Count
White241
Hispanic21
Black19
Asian23
Two or More20
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    241 (73.9%)
  • Asian
    23 (7.1%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    20 (6.1%)
  • Black
    19 (5.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6%)
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: SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone: (417)523-5300
Website: http://wilder.spsk12.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 97
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 20
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 55
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILDER ELEM.
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten20
Kindergarten39
Grade 140
Grade 255
Grade 356
Grade 453
Grade 563
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILDER ELEM.
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14945.7%
Male17754.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)