- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mansfield, MO
Wilder Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Wilder Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291998001062
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilder Elem. earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilder Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mansfield, MO.
School address
District: Mansfield R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 291998001062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Wilder Elem. grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 291998001062 · Mansfield, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 12:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield High (174 students)
Wilder Elem. grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wilder Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wilder Elem.
312 students
- Mansfield High
Mansfield High
174 students
- Mansfield Jr.
Mansfield Jr. High
135 students
What this shows Wilder Elem. reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilder Elem. compares
Wilder Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▲ 1% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,963
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Wilder Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Mansfield R-Iv reports $12,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilder Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilder Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilder Elem.
How many students attend Wilder Elem.?
Wilder Elem. has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mansfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elem. is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilder Elem.?
46.5% of students at Wilder Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilder Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Wilder Elem. is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Mansfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilder Elem.?
Wilder Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilder Elem. rank among public schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mansfield, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mansfield R-Iv?
Besides Wilder Elem., Mansfield R-Iv also operates Mansfield High (174 students) and Mansfield Jr. High (135 students). See the Mansfield R-Iv district page for the complete list.