Very Good
#537 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 24% in state
Wilder Elem.
Elementary School · Mansfield R-iv · Mansfield, MO
A Mansfield R-iv elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
414 W OHIO ST, Mansfield, MO 65704
- Math 56% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wilder Elem. score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Wilder Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mansfield), 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
$46,113
Median home value
$197,000
Median rent
$461/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65704; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mansfield R-iv
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wilder Elem. is listed in MANSFIELD R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wilder Elem.
Wilder Elem. is a public elementary school in Mansfield, MO, part of Mansfield R-iv, serving approximately 289 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wilder Elem.
What grades does Wilder Elem. serve?
Wilder Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wilder Elem.?
Wilder Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilder Elem. is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wilder Elem. rank in MO?
Wilder Elem. ranks #537 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Wilder Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Wilder Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilder Elem. has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wilder Elem. a charter school?
No, Wilder Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wilder Elem. a Title I school?
No, Wilder Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilder Elem.?
65.7% of students at Wilder Elem. 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (417) 924-3289
- Area population (ZIP 65704)
- 4,587
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 65704; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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