Enrollment
592
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Littleton, CO
Wilder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080531000893
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilder Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilder Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531000893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilder Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilder Elementary School
Wilder Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Littleton, Colorado, enrolling 592 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.5% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 592 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students) and Heritage High School (1,748 students) alongside Wilder Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilder Elementary School compares
Wilder Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,988
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Wilder Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, which includes Wilder Elementary School.
$13,988
Per student
-14%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.6%
State 30.4%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wilder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilder Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilder Elementary School
How many students attend Wilder Elementary School?
Wilder Elementary School has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Littleton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilder Elementary School?
4.5% of students at Wilder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilder Elementary School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilder Elementary School?
Wilder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wilder Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder Elementary School ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Littleton on the city page.
Is Wilder Elementary School a good school?
Wilder Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Wilder Elementary School, Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students), Heritage High School (1,748 students), and Littleton High School (1,187 students). See the Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.
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