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Wilder Elementary

Q: Is Wilder Elementary a good school?

Wilder Elementary ranks 251 st of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

251^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Kentucky elementary schools

Summary

Wilder Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 522 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 140 out of 157 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wilder Elementary has shown inconsistent academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 251 to 441 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in core subjects were higher than the district and state averages, but in the previous two years, they were generally lower. The school's performance on the Kentucky Summative Assessment has been mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better than others. Wilder Elementary also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.9% to 38.1% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools like Field Elementary, Lowe Elementary, and Norton Elementary, Wilder Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with those schools having higher statewide rankings and better test scores. However, Wilder Elementary outperforms some nearby schools, such as Zachary Taylor Elementary, in certain subject areas and grade levels.

496

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,510

Per pupil spending ?

46.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1913 Herr Lane
Louisville, KY 40222

(502) 485-8350

District: Jefferson County

Students who attend Wilder Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Kammerer Middle
High:	Ballard High

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.0%

African American:

26.6%

Hispanic:

12.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 15th percentile in 2021 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 63rd (2025) from a 15th-percentile low (2021)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Jefferson County

✓Above the Kentucky median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Editing and Mechanics scores 10 pts below the Kentucky average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg31%

Kentucky avg44%

251^st of 685

Kentucky public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

14^th of 86Elementary Schools in the Jefferson County

140^th of 157Jefferson County among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	60.2	251 of 685	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.0	351 of 685	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.5	384 of 687	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.9	312 of 684	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	22.0	441 of 517	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	65.3	217 of 700	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.6	173 of 691	75.0%	★★★★☆
2017	65.9	197 of 694	71.6%	★★★★☆
2016	73.1	144 of 690	79.1%	★★★★☆
2015	67.4	192 of 698	72.5%	★★★★☆
2014	64.1	224 of 705	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.0	221 of 719	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	71.5	157 of 713	78.0%	★★★★☆
2011	70.0	184 of 688	73.3%	★★★★☆
2010	60.2	273 of 683	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	80.9	85 of 658	87.1%	★★★★☆
2008	83.7	70 of 651	89.2%	★★★★☆
2007	86.6	57 of 638	91.1%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	61.4	45 of 142	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.1	47 of 140	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.4	68 of 129	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.1	60 of 118	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.9	66 of 185	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.2	40 of 184	78.3%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2018	29.6	15 of 22	31.8%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	46.1	109 of 206	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.1	285 of 474	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.7	93 of 445	79.1%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	94.4	1 of 40	97.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	53.1	290 of 648	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.1	440 of 644	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	398 of 639	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.8	228 of 641	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.5	207 of 312	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.2	134 of 671	80.0%	★★★★☆
2018	69.4	155 of 663	76.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	46.8	85 of 168	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.1	22 of 120	81.7%	★★★★☆
2019	76.5	22 of 152	85.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	48.0	334 of 672	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.1	420 of 665	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.4	468 of 670	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	52.2	279 of 667	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.9	363 of 664	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.3	304 of 631	51.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	62.4	208 of 653	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.7	279 of 652	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.2	379 of 652	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.1	397 of 657	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.6	300 of 676	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.8	200 of 665	69.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	12.7	304 of 306	0.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	39.7	158 of 279	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.6	136 of 257	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.8	189 of 661	71.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	78.1	111 of 659	83.2%	★★★★☆
2024	65.3	189 of 659	71.3%	★★★★☆
2023	56.1	261 of 658	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.2	176 of 656	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	28.4	273 of 337	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	80.1	81 of 592	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	83.2	70 of 593	88.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2022)98th percentile+43 vs school

White (2025)83rd percentile+20 vs school

African American (2025)68th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)68th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)55th percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)50th percentile-13 vs school

Hispanic (2025)49th percentile-14 vs school

Disabled (2022)47th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2018)32nd percentile-43 vs school

Special Education (2025)1st percentile-63 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Reading59%+10 vs state

Science51%+14 vs state

Mathematics48%+5 vs state

Social Studies43%+5 vs state

Editing and Mechanics37%-10 vs state

Writing31%-7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Wilder is the best school ever. My son was having issues. He was able to return to regular school on Thursday with short notice of Wednesday @ 4pm. The ECE teacher, Speech, Kindergarten, counselor and Principle Bodine were all there with no notice to support his transition back.

I Love Wilder and will not move anywhere that is not the same school cluster.

Thank You all for supporting Julian! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)			KSA Reading (2025)			KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Wilder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1913 Herr Lane	Louisville	40222	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8350	496	34	14.4	46.2%	243 (49.0%)	132 (26.6%)	62 (12.5%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.5%)	60.2	251^st of 685 public elementary schools	63.4%		47	351^st of 685 public elementary schools	48.8%	100	49.0	51.0	45.0	64.0	59.0	54.0	51.0	31.0	43.0	37.0	$21,510	$741	$1,551	$2,292	$15,829	$3,389	$19,218
Dunn Elementary	Public	K-5	2010 Rudy Lane	Louisville	40207	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8240	425	26	16.2	26.8%	277 (65.2%)	64 (15.1%)	35 (8.2%)	21 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.6%)	74.4	141^st of 685 public elementary schools	79.4%		78.8	101^st of 685 public elementary schools	85.3%	40	45.0	51.0	60.0	59.0	56.0	67.0	38.0	56.0	60.0	75.0	$20,266	$521	$1,522	$2,043	$14,885	$3,338	$18,223
Norton Elementary	Public	K-5	8101 Brownsboro Road	Louisville	40241	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8308	716	45	16.0	23.3%	439 (61.3%)	89 (12.4%)	50 (7.0%)	93 (13.0%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	38 (5.3%)	96.3	6^th of 685 public elementary schools	99.1%		95.9	5^th of 685 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	67.0	75.0	77.0	70.0	81.0	80.0	66.0	76.0	70.0	81.0	$19,605	$490	$1,525	$2,015	$14,056	$3,534	$17,590
Bowen Elementary	Public	K-5	1601 Roosevelt Ave	Louisville	40242	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8213	729	42	17.1	42.7%	331 (45.4%)	130 (17.8%)	132 (18.1%)	84 (11.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	49 (6.7%)	59.9	254^th of 685 public elementary schools	62.9%		63.7	221^st of 685 public elementary schools	67.7%	33	53.0	43.0	41.0	49.0	52.0	65.0	35.0	45.0	45.0	62.0	$19,867	$766	$1,541	$2,307	$14,077	$3,483	$17,560
St Matthews Elementary	Public	K-5	601 Browns Lane	Louisville	40207	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8321	598	35	17.3	41.5%	281 (47.0%)	145 (24.2%)	113 (18.9%)	20 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.0%)	54.5	299^th of 685 public elementary schools	56.4%		46.4	356^th of 685 public elementary schools	48.0%	57	47.0	47.0	44.0	45.0	55.0	62.0	31.0	36.0	52.0	45.0	$19,324	$660	$1,694	$2,354	$13,518	$3,452	$16,970
Zachary Taylor Elementary	Public	K-5	9620 Westport Road	Louisville	40241	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8336	260	23	11.1	67.7%	66 (25.4%)	87 (33.5%)	70 (26.9%)	17 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.7%)	14.2	617^th of 685 public elementary schools	9.9%		8.5	645^th of 685 public elementary schools	5.8%	28		28.0		31.0	38.0	30.0	23.0		14.0	27.0	$26,028	$1,677	$1,622	$3,300	$19,350	$3,379	$22,729
Chenoweth Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3622 Brownsboro Road	Louisville	40207	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8227	569	34	16.9	57.6%	246 (43.2%)	138 (24.3%)	95 (16.7%)	35 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	51 (9.0%)	33	480^th of 685 public elementary schools	29.9%		40.4	413^th of 685 public elementary schools	39.7%	67	39.0	32.0	36.0	44.0	32.0	45.0	28.0	36.0	36.0	40.0	$20,522	$766	$1,691	$2,457	$14,524	$3,542	$18,066
Lowe Elementary	Public	K-5	210 Oxfordshire Lane	Louisville	40222	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8293	608	36	16.9	25.2%	299 (49.2%)	70 (11.5%)	43 (7.1%)	142 (23.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.4%)	66.3	202^nd of 685 public elementary schools	70.5%		80.1	91^st of 685 public elementary schools	86.7%	111	61.0	65.0	46.0	63.0	65.0	52.0	43.0	37.0	40.0	47.0	$19,340	$754	$1,618	$2,371	$13,572	$3,397	$16,969
The Brook-Dupont	Public	PK, KG-8	1405 Browns Ln	Louisville	40207	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 721-2342	2	4	.4		1 (50.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$68,720	$265	$5,259	$5,524	$56,133	$7,064	$63,196
Field Elementary	Public	K-5	120 Sacred Heart Ln	Louisville	40206	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8252	465	26	17.6	39.8%	283 (60.9%)	73 (15.7%)	53 (11.4%)	10 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.7%)	68.4	190^th of 685 public elementary schools	72.3%		71	158^th of 685 public elementary schools	76.9%	32	56.0	52.0	53.0	58.0	51.0	63.0	41.0	38.0	55.0	58.0	$21,046	$516	$1,544	$2,060	$15,488	$3,497	$18,985

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilder Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Wilder Elementary?

Students at Wilder Elementary are 49% White, 27% African American, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Wilder Elementary a good school?

Wilder Elementary ranks 251^st of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wilder Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 496 students attended Wilder Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Wilder Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wilder Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kammerer Middle
High : Ballard High

What district is Wilder Elementary in?

Jefferson County

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