- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stillwater, MN
Wildwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wildwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271875000871
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildwood Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wildwood Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: Mahtomedi Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271875000871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Wildwood Elementary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 271875000871 · Stillwater, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 15.8:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mahtomedi Senior High (1,175 students)
Wildwood Elementary held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Wildwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mahtomedi Seni
Mahtomedi Senior High
1,175 students
- Mahtomedi Midd
Mahtomedi Middle
761 students
- O.H. Anderson
O.H. Anderson Elementary
656 students
- This school
Wildwood Elementary
648 students
- Mahtomedi Pres 35
Mahtomedi Preschool
35 students
- Passages Trans 10
Passages Transition Program
10 students
What this shows Wildwood Elementary reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wildwood Elementary compares
Wildwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 73% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 61% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$13,799
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Wildwood Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Mahtomedi Public School District reports $13,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wildwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtomedi Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mahtomedi Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O.H. Anderson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahtomedi Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Passages Transition Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wildwood Elementary
How many students attend Wildwood Elementary?
Wildwood Elementary has 648 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stillwater, MN. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wildwood Elementary?
11.5% of students at Wildwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wildwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wildwood Elementary is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildwood Elementary?
Wildwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wildwood Elementary rank among elementary schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Stillwater, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stillwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Mahtomedi Public School District?
Besides Wildwood Elementary, Mahtomedi Public School District also operates Mahtomedi Senior High (1,175 students), Mahtomedi Middle (761 students), and O.H. Anderson Elementary (656 students). See the Mahtomedi Public School District district page for the complete list.