Wilder Elementary School

491 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wilder Elementary School, located in Westerville, Ohio, is a public school serving students in the Westerville City School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for young learners. It focuses on developing the "whole child," emphasizing not only core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics but also social-emotional growth and the cultivation of a sense of community among its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent-teacher association and its efforts to integrate technology and hands-on learning into the classroom. By leveraging the resources of the larger Westerville district, Wilder provides students with access to robust extracurricular programs, enrichment opportunities, and a structured, safe environment designed to prepare them for middle school success. Its location in a residential area of Westerville helps the school maintain a neighborhood-focused culture, making it a central hub for families in the Goldfinch Drive area.

491

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilder Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	41
Black	155
Asian	30
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

White
207 (42.2%)
Black
155 (31.6%)
Two or More
57 (11.6%)
Hispanic
41 (8.4%)
Asian
30 (6.1%)
American Indian
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:	Westerville City
Phone:	(614)797-7330
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 88

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 89