- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianola, IA
Wilder Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wilder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191464002100
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilder Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Indianola · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilder Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Indianola, IA.
School address
District: Indianola Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191464002100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Wilder Elementary School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 191464002100 · Indianola, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 14.7:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Indianola High School (1,165 students)
Wilder Elementary School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Wilder Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indianola High
Indianola High School
1,165 students
- Indianola Midd
Indianola Middle School
818 students
- This school 456
Wilder Elementary School
456 students
- Emerson Elemen 396
Emerson Elementary School
396 students
- Irving Element 395
Irving Elementary School
395 students
- Whittier Eleme 369
Whittier Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Wilder Elementary School reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilder Elementary School compares
Wilder Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Wilder Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indianola Comm School District reports $11,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilder Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indianola Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianola
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilder Elementary School
How many students attend Wilder Elementary School?
Wilder Elementary School has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianola, IA. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% 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 Elementary School?
36.9% of students at Wilder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilder Elementary School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Indianola, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilder Elementary School?
Wilder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianola?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Indianola, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Indianola on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianola Comm School District?
Besides Wilder Elementary School, Indianola Comm School District also operates Indianola High School (1,165 students), Indianola Middle School (818 students), and Emerson Elementary School (396 students). See the Indianola Comm School District district page for the complete list.