Wilder Elementary School

www.indianola.k12.ia.us

442 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wilder Elementary School is a public school located in Indianola, Iowa, serving as part of the Indianola Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing community involvement and individualized instruction, Wilder Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school benefits from being part of a district that prioritizes innovation and student-centered learning. Through its official website, families can access resources, stay updated on school activities, and connect with faculty to support student progress. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Wilder Elementary remains a central pillar of the Indianola community, focused on creating a safe, welcoming atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

442

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilder Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Two or More	23

White
391 (88.5 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.9 %)
Two or More
23 (5.2 %)
Black
2 (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:	Indianola Comm School District
Phone:	(515)961-9540
Website:	http://www.indianola.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 76

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 55