Wilder Elementary School

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

4300 WEST PONDS CIRCLE
LITTLETON, CO 80123

601 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wilder Elementary School is a public school located in the Columbine area of Littleton, Colorado, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Jefferson County Public School District (Jeffco), the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. It places a significant emphasis on academic growth and character development, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

The school benefits from its suburban location, offering a tranquil setting that is deeply integrated with the surrounding residential neighborhood. Wilder is frequently recognized for its parent involvement and active PTA, which contribute to a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. By balancing traditional curriculum standards with a focus on social-emotional learning, Wilder Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and supported throughout their foundational years.

601

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilder Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	485
Hispanic	58
Black	5
Asian	27
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
485 (80.7 %)
Hispanic
58 (9.7 %)
Asian
27 (4.5 %)
Two or More
23 (3.8 %)
Black
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe
Phone:	(303)347-4750
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 91