Enrollment
170
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilder, ID
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 dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160348000585
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
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 smaller than 79% of Idaho schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Wilder · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilder Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wilder, ID.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
+241% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilder Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilder Elementary School
Wilder Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wilder, Idaho, enrolling 170 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 241% above the Idaho average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (33%) (diversity index 48/100).
Its district draws 28.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wilder District also operates Idaho Future Ready Academy for Virtual Learning (202 students) and Wilder High School (131 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 Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 241% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 241% above the Idaho average of 29.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Idaho - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,492
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
White 32.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Wilder Elementary School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilder District, which includes Wilder Elementary School.
$11,492
Per student
-4%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 28.9%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Future Ready Academy for Virtual Learning | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilder High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilder Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~170 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilder Elementary School
How many students attend Wilder Elementary School?
Wilder Elementary School has 170 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilder, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 17% 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?
100.0% of students at Wilder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wilder Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Wilder, ID.
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 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 schools in Wilder?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilder Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wilder, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilder on the city page.
Is Wilder Elementary School a good school?
Wilder Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Idaho 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 Wilder District?
Besides Wilder Elementary School, Wilder District also operates Idaho Future Ready Academy for Virtual Learning (202 students), Wilder High School (131 students), and Wilder Middle School (107 students). See the Wilder District district page for the complete list.
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