Very Good
#347 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 19% in state
Wilder Elementary School
Elementary School · Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe · Littleton, CO
A Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4300 WEST PONDS CIRCLE, Littleton, CO 80123
- Math 67% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilder Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wilder Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Littleton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,731
Median home value
$581,800
Median rent
$1,958/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Academy of Fine Arts EducationEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| Leawood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Blue Heron Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Normandy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #13 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilder Elementary School is listed in Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilder Elementary School
Wilder Elementary School is a public elementary school in Littleton, CO, part of Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe, serving approximately 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilder Elementary School
What grades does Wilder Elementary School serve?
Wilder Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Wilder Elementary School?
Wilder Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elementary School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilder Elementary School rank in CO?
Wilder Elementary School ranks #347 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Wilder Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wilder Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wilder Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilder Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wilder Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wilder Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilder Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wilder Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilder Elementary School?
8.4% of students at Wilder Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (303) 347-4750
- Area population (ZIP 80123)
- 45,364
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80123; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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